The experiment of replicating RNA, introducing random mutations, and repeating the process on a small subset of products able to carry out a specific chemical reaction mimics the process of:
A)DNA replication.
B)transcription.
C)translation.
D)natural selection.

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The process described in the experiment mimics the process of natural selection, where random mutations occur in a population and those mutations that confer an advantage are passed on to the next generation, leading to evolution of the population over time. The experiment selects for RNA molecules that are able to carry out a specific chemical reaction, similar to natural selection selecting for traits that are advantageous for survival and reproduction.

The Experiment of Replicating RNA, Introducing Random Mutations, and Repeating