IB Biology HL 2.1.6 RNA as Presumed First Genetic Material
Practise IB Biology HL 2.1.6 by evaluating RNA replication, ribozymes, ribosomal evidence and viruses in the RNA-world hypothesis.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Biology HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- Describe RNA evidence for a first genetic material, including replication and ribozyme catalysis.
- Evaluate how ribosomal RNA and RNA-containing viruses support the RNA-world hypothesis.
A2.1.6—RNA as presumed first genetic material question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
Identify two properties of RNA which may have contributed to the origin of life.
1.
2.
self replicating;
can act as catalysts;
(store) genetic information;
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