Question 55

(Short Answer)

Indicate true (T) and false (F) statements below regarding the RNA world hypothesis. Your answer would be a four-letter string composed of letters T and F only, e.g. TFFF.
( ) According to this hypothesis, RNA in primitive cells was responsible for storing genetic information, while proteins were responsible for the catalysis of chemical reactions.
( ) The existence of natural ribozymes supports this hypothesis.
( ) In support of this hypothesis, all peptides in present-day cells are made by the ribosome.
( ) All present-day cells use DNA as their hereditary material.

Answer


The hereditary material in all present...

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