The FIRST self-replicating systems likely contained which molecule(s) as a central component?

a. polysaccharides
b. DNA
c. RNA
d. protein


Answer: C

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A. carbon. B. hydrogen. C. oxygen. D. nitrogen. E. phosphorus.

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a. in a newly formed volcanic island b. in an abandoned field c. in a mature forest d. on land exposure by glacier retreat e. on land with little to no soil

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In his experiments, Griffith found that transformation occurs naturally in bacteria. Explain how Griffith found this out.

What will be an ideal response?

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A dish of cells is treated with centrinone, a centriole inhibitor.  These cells would no longer be able to ________.

A. make ATP B. divide C. synthesize proteins D. conduct photosynthesis E. produce lysosomes

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