In the history of Earth and in the evolution of living cells, two self-replicati

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In the history of Earth and in the evolution of living cells, two self-replicating molecules have formed: DNA and RNA. Determine whether each of the following characteristics can be attributed to DNA or RNA. Answers may be used more than once Drag the terms on the left to the appropriate blanks on the right. Reset Help both DNA and RNA 1. more stable of the two molecules DNA 2. molecule that directs production of proteins in modem cells RNA RNA 3. the self-replicating molecule of present-day cells both DNA and RNA 4. first molecule to evolve RNA 5. molecule first formed on templates of clay in mudflats RNA

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1) More stable of the two molecules: DNA

2) Molecule that directs production of proteins in modern cells: Both DNA and RNA

3) The self-replicating molecule of present-day cells: DNA

4) First mole to evolve: RNA

5) Molecule first formed on templates of clay in mudflats: RNA

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