Could a varying,self-replicating population of RNA molecules be considered alive?

A) No, because such a population would not be contained inside a cell.
B) Yes, because such a population would show variation, inheritance, and selection.
C) No, because RNA molecules are not subject to selection.
D) Yes, because RNAs code for proteins that can then replicate the RNAs.
E) No, because ribonucleotides are not suited for energy transfer functions.