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Yeah, I don't know either. Sounds like DNA is the strand/mechanism and using phosphates is all we know of so far. IANAS But if it's not-technically-DNA-anymore
by badkungfu 16y ago
Yeah, I don't know either. Sounds like DNA is the strand/mechanism and using phosphates is all we know of so far. IANAS
But if it's not-technically-DNA-anymore because it can use an arsenate instead of a phosphate, it's still part of our tree of life. That's the part that seems to have dampened enthusiasm somewhat.