Several scientific laboratories across the globe are involved in research concerning the origin of life on Earth.Which of these questions is currently the most challenging and would have the greatest impact on our understanding if we were able to answer it?
A)How can amino acids,simple sugars,and nucleotides be synthesized abiotically?
B)How can RNA molecules catalyze reactions?
C)How did RNA sequences come to carry the code for amino acid sequences?
D)How could polymers involving lipids and/or proteins form membranes in aqueous environments?
E)How can RNA molecules act as templates for the synthesis of complementary RNA molecules?

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Understanding how RNA sequences came to carry the code for amino acid sequences would give us a better insight into the early stages of the evolution of life on Earth. It would help us understand how the first living systems arose from the mixture of chemicals on the primordial Earth. This would have a greater impact on our understanding of the origin of life than the other choices listed.

Several Scientific Laboratories Across the Globe Are Involved in Research