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  • Origin of Life Research
  • Molecular Evolution
  • Systems Chemistry

Background:

  • Self-replicating molecules are central to origin of life theories.
  • Hypothetical replicators (AB) composed of two subunits (A and B) are considered.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To model the abundance of AB replicators under varying conditions.
  • To investigate how reduced stability of subunit B impacts replicator activity and evolution.

Main Methods:

  • Computer simulations using Python and C programming languages.
  • Modeling AB replicator abundance over replication cycles (iterations).
  • Analysis of two distinct models for subunit B instability.

Main Results:

  • Model 1: Reduced B stability benefits replication if AAB activity is >2x AB activity.
  • Model 2: Shorter B survival time aids evolution at moderate iterations (<15) if B stability exceeds A's inactive time.
  • Free A subunits can enhance replicator activity or introduce beneficial mutations.

Conclusions:

  • Reduced stability of a replicator subunit can be advantageous for replication and evolution.
  • The specific conditions, including subunit interaction and mutation rates, determine the benefit of instability.