The Molecular Origins of Life Flashcards

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What is a DNA molecule’s primary function?

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Replication

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What is a self-sustained chemical system capable of undergoing Darwinian evolution classified as?

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Life

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Why can’t DNA or proteins have been the original life molecule?

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DNA can’t replicate without proteins and proteins can’t pass on genetic information.

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What cycle is a series of chemical reactions created using aerobic processes?

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The Krebs Cycle

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