Mystery AtlasRNA World Hypothesis
The leading origin-of-life hypothesis, proposing that self-replicating RNA molecules, which can both store genetic information and catalyse chemical reactions, preceded modern DNA-and-protein-based life and were later supplemented by them.
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Theories & Explanations
RNA World Hypothesis is frequently compared to Hydrothermal Vent Hypothesis — Often discussed as complementary rather than strictly rival: vent chemistry may have supplied the setting in which self-replicating RNA later emerged.
Events
RNA World Hypothesis is based on Miller-Urey Experiment (1952-53) — Built on the demonstrated plausibility of prebiotic organic chemistry, though the experiment itself did not produce RNA.
Science & Technology
RNA World Hypothesis attempts to explain Abiogenesis.