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I think RNA (in particular, ribozymes) does those things. But DNA is effectively separation of concerns: RNA systems evolved to RNA mediated systems with DNA a

I think RNA (in particular, ribozymes) does those things. But DNA is effectively separation of concerns: RNA systems evolved to RNA mediated systems with DNA as more inert and reliable storage and enzymes as more effective catalysts. Or so the RNA world hypothesis goes.

matheusmoreira 1y ago
> ribozymes I learned something new today! Thank you. It's impressive that RNA of all things can be folded in such a way that it also acts like an enzyme.