Practice RNA World - 5.3 | 5. MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE | CBSE Grade-12 Biology
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Question 1

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What is the RNA World hypothesis?

💡 Hint: Think about the roles RNA plays in life.

Question 2

Easy

Why is DNA considered more stable than RNA?

💡 Hint: Consider the chemical structures of both.

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Question 1

What does the RNA World hypothesis propose?

  • RNA was developed from DNA
  • RNA was the original genetic material
  • RNA and DNA evolved simultaneously

💡 Hint: Consider which molecule came first in evolutionary history.

Question 2

True or False: DNA is less stable than RNA.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the structures of nucleic acids.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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