Question

The phrase " RNA world hypothesis" was coined by

• A. Walter Gilbert
• B. Kornberg
• C. Ochoa
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Walter Gilbert

The RNA world is a hypothetical stage where it was considered that RA was the first genetic material and the biocatalyst.

Alexander Rich first proposed the concept of the RNA world in 1962, and Walter Gilbert coined the term in 1986.

So, the correct option is 'Walter Gilbert'.