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. 1993 Dec;23(5-6):307-15.
doi: 10.1007/BF01582081.

Catalysis and prebiotic RNA synthesis

J P Ferris  1
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Catalysis and prebiotic RNA synthesis

J P Ferris. Orig Life Evol Biosph. 1993 Dec.

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.

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