Viroids and the Origin of Life
Viroids are non-coding circular RNA molecules with rod-like or branched structures. They are often ribozymes, characterized by catalytic RNA. They can perform many basic functions of life and may have played a role in evolution since the beginning of life on Earth. They can cleave, join, replicate,...
Main Authors: | Karin Moelling, Felix Broecker |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/7/3476 |
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