Chapter 25: Q25-5TYU (page 549)
Which of the following steps has not yet been accomplished by scientists studying the origin of life?
(A) synthesis of small RNA polymers by ribozymes
(B) formation of molecular aggregates with selectively permeable membranes
(C) formation of protocells that use DNA to direct the polymerization of amino acids
(D) abiotic synthesis of organic molecules.
Short Answer
The statement 鈥渟ynthesis of small RNA polymers by ribozymes鈥 isfalse.
The statement 鈥渇ormation of molecular aggregates with selectively permeable membranes鈥 isfalse.
The statement 鈥渇ormation of protocells that use DNA to direct the polymerization of amino acids鈥 is true.
The statement 鈥渁biotic synthesis of organic molecules鈥 is false.
