In the history of Earth and in the evolution of living cells, two self-replicating molecules have formed: DNA and RNA. Determine whether each of the following characteristics can be attributed to DNA or RNA. Answers may be used more than once.
A) DNA
B) RNA
C) both DNA and RNA
10) molecule that directs production of proteins in modern cells
11) molecule first formed on templates of clay in mudflats
12) the self-replicating molecule of present-day cells
13) first molecule to evolve
14) more stable of the two molecules
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