RNA is now considered to be the first molecule that could transmit information. This article looks at the scientists and experiments that developed this idea. Article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz questions that are accessed by clicking on buttons along the bottom of the page.

Concepts

rna, nucleic acids

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Additional Tags

first genetic molecule, first molecule, harold urey, miller, miller urey experiment, stanley miller, urey

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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