A Hypothesis: Life Initiated from Two Genes, as Deduced from the RNA World Hypothesis and the Characteristics of Life-Like Systems
RNA played a central role in the emergence of the first life-like system on primitive Earth since RNA molecules contain both genetic information and catalytic activity. However, there are several drawbacks regarding the RNA world hypothesis. Here, I briefly discuss the feasibility of the RNA world h...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-08-01
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| Series: | Life |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/6/3/29 |