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