Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305961135
Author: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 10RE
REFLECT AND APPLY RNA is often characterized as being the first “biologically active” molecule. What two properties or activities does RNA display that are important to the evolution of life? Hint: Neither proteins nor DNA have both of these properties.
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Biochemistry
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