The ____ provides evidence that RNA molecules generated the first proteins.
A) redundancy of the genetic code
B) ability of rRNA to catalyze the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids
C) polymerase activity of some ribozymes
D) cleavage of mRNA molecules by rRNA
E) physical structure of polypeptides

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The ability of rRNA to catalyze the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids supports the hypothesis that RNA molecules could have generated the first proteins, highlighting the catalytic capabilities of RNA and its potential role in early protein synthesis.

The ____ Provides Evidence That RNA Molecules Generated the First