Which of the following supports the "replicator first" theory?
A) The role of RNA as genetic material and as a catalyst
B) Evidence of the early emergence on Earth of chemical reactions that resulted in monomers
C) Evidence of the nearly spontaneous formation of lipid micelles on Earth
D) Evidence of the prebiotic chemical generation of cell-like compartments
E) The chemical traces of life found on meteorites

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The "replicator first" theory suggests that self-replicating molecules, like RNA, were the first step in the origin of life. RNA's ability to store genetic information and catalyze reactions supports this theory.

Which of the Following Supports the "Replicator First" Theory