Question 3 of 10 10 10 points some scientists have

Question 3 of 10 1.0/ 1.0 Points
Some scientists have proposed that the earliest forms of life may have existed in an “RNA World” where
RNA was both the genetic material and responsible for enzymatic activity. Imagine that you have
recreated such a life form. What would demonstrate that RNA, but not protein or DNA, is necessary and
sufficient for these functions?
A. The organism lives and replicates despite RNase and DNase treatment, but the organism dies when
treated with protease.
B. The organism lives and replicates despite protease and DNase treatment, but the organism dies
when treated with RNase.
C. The organism lives and replicates despite protease treatment, but the organism dies when treated
with DNase and RNase.

D. The organism lives and replicates despite DNase treatment, but the organism dies when treated
with RNase and protease.
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