Which of the following proves that RNA has the ability to act as catalyst?

Sidney Altman

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Thomas Cech

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Friedrich Miescher

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is B Both A and B
RNA acted as genetic material first because all the metabolic processes revolved around RNA for example metabolism also involved some enzymes that are not protein based but RNA enzyme ribozymes.
These are the RNA molecules that show catalytic activity in the cell.
This was discovered by Sidney Altman and Thomas Cech.

So, the correct option is 'Bothe A and B'

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Which of the following statements are incorrect?

1) RNA acts as a genetic material as well as a catalyst.

2) RNA is more stable than DNA.

3) RNA has evolved from DNA

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