"RNA world" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: RNA worlds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} RNA world (plural RNA worlds)
  1. (biology) A hypothetical precursor to life on Earth in which RNA acted both as an information-storage molecule and as a catalyst Wikipedia link: RNA world Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-RNA_world-en-noun-aRVUHctH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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