Which hypothesis states that the synthesis of DNA or RNA from the small molecules in the ocean would have come after the evolution of the plasma membrane and enzymes?

A. clay-catalyst hypothesis
B. protein-first hypothesis
C. chloroplast
D. RNA-first hypothesis


Answer: B

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