Practice - RNA World
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Practice Questions
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What is the RNA World hypothesis?
💡 Hint: Think about the roles RNA plays in life.
Why is DNA considered more stable than RNA?
💡 Hint: Consider the chemical structures of both.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the RNA World hypothesis propose?
💡 Hint: Consider which molecule came first in evolutionary history.
True or False: DNA is less stable than RNA.
💡 Hint: Think about the structures of nucleic acids.
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Challenge Problems
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How would life on Earth differ if RNA had not transitioned to DNA? Speculate on the types of organisms that might dominate.
💡 Hint: Consider the stability and mutation rate implications.
Design a hypothetical experiment that could provide evidence for RNA's role as the first genetic material.
💡 Hint: Think about what favorable conditions would exist for such an experiment.
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