Catalysis and prebiotic RNA synthesis
- 1 December 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Discover Life
- Vol. 23 (5-6) , 307-315
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01582081
Abstract
The essential role of catalysis for the origins of life is discussed. The status of the prebiotic synthesis of 2′,5′- and 3′,5′-linked oligomers of RNA is reviewed. Examples of the role of metal ion and mineral catalysis in RNA oligomer formation are discussed.Keywords
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