What crucial role does RNA play in the RNA world hypothesis?
Only genetic information storage
Only catalysis
Both genetic information storage and catalysis
Structural support
Related Questions
In the context of the RNA world hypothesis, what is the significance of ribozymes?
They store genetic information.
They are building blocks of proteins.
They demonstrate that RNA can catalyze reactions.
They transport amino acids.
Which of these is NOT a supporting argument for the RNA world hypothesis?
RNA's ability to self-replicate
RNA's catalytic properties
The existence of ribozymes
DNA's higher stability
What crucial role does RNA play in the RNA world hypothesis?
Only genetic information storage
Only catalysis
Both genetic information storage and catalysis
Structural support
Why is RNA considered a less stable molecule than DNA?
The presence of uracil instead of thymine.
The single-stranded nature of RNA.
The presence of the 2'-OH group in ribose.
The shorter length of RNA molecules.
What are RNA molecules with catalytic activity called?
Enzymes
Ribozymes
Ribosomes
Deoxyribozymes
Ribozyme was discovered by
Kuhne
Duclaux
Cech
Altmann
Ribozyme was discovered by
Kuhne
Duclaux
Cech
Altmann
