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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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Ferris, J.P. Catalysis and prebiotic RNA synthesis. Origins Life Evol Biosphere 23, 307–315 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01582081
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