Ribozymes specifically catalyze the formation of RNA linkages using prebiotic substrates containing 2-aminoimidazole (2AI). (IMAGE)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Ribozymes specifically catalyze the formation of RNA linkages using prebiotic substrates containing 2-aminoimidazole (2AI).

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Ribozymes specifically catalyze the formation of RNA linkages using prebiotic substrates containing 2-aminoimidazole (2AI).

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