Exponential amplification of d- (squares) and l-(circles) self-replicating RNA enzymes. The yield of E was determined at various times and the data were fit to the logistic growth equation: [E] = a / (1 + be−c t), where a is the final extent, b is the degree of sigmoidicity, and c is the exponential growth rate. Reaction conditions: 2.5 µM A, 20 µM B, either 0.36 µM d-E or 0.25 µM l-E, 25 mM MgCl2, pH 8.5, 42 °C.