There are no traces left over from before the last genetic takeover
A phenotypic takeover may be a highly significant event—but it should surely not be categorised as a genetic takeover. That term surely ought to refer to genes being replaced by other genes.
I was referring to DNA → RNA → protein taking over from RNA → RNA.
A change in the meaning and expression of genes is more significant than a minor change in the chemical nature of genes.
Right—but I originally said;
A phenotypic takeover may be a highly significant event—but it should surely not be categorised as a genetic takeover. That term surely ought to refer to genes being replaced by other genes.