The enzymes required to carry out transcription and translation arethemselves produced through these same processes. Speculate whichmay have come first in evolution—proteins or nucleic acids—andexplain your choice.

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The enzymes required to carry out transcription and translation are
themselves produced through these same processes. Speculate which
may have come first in evolution—proteins or nucleic acids—and
explain your choice.

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