There Are Several Hypotheses Considered for the Pathway to Life

question 97

Multiple Choice

There are several hypotheses considered for the pathway to life. The "replicator first" hypothesis has several problems including

• A) RNA cannot be a catalyst.
• B) polymers of nucleic acid monomers have not been detected in the prebiotic model systems.
• C) questions about the source of energy for the prebiotic synthesis of RNA.
• D) DNA is not self-catalytic.
• E) b, c, and d

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