The DNAmolecule, which is located in the nucleus of a cell and
which stores genetic information, is an incredible databank. If the in-
formation coded in DNAwere written down, it would make a giant
library consisting of an estimated 900 volumes of encyclopedias con-
sisting of 500 pages each.
A very interesting dilemma emerges at this point: DNA can
replicate itself only with the help of some specialized proteins (en-
zymes). However, the synthesis of these enzymes can be realized on-
ly by the information coded in DNA. As they both depend on each
other, they have to exist at the same time for replication. This brings
the scenario that life originated by itself to a deadlock. Prof. Leslie
Orgel, an evolutionist of repute from the University of San Diego,
California, confesses this fact in the September 1994 issue of the
Scientific American
magazine:
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All information about living beings is stored in
the DNA molecule. This incredibly efficient infor-
mation storage method alone is a clear evidence
that life did not come into being by chance, but
has been purposely designed, or, better to say,
marvellously created.
