Subject: What came first, the DNA of a cell or the proteins needed by the DNA?

In the origin of the first life forms, I cannot reconcile in my mind 
the discrepancy for the DNA's need of essential enzymes to propogate 
itself. So what came first, the DNA or the protiens needed by the DNA 
for replication - which are transcribed by the DNA? 
I am in teacher training (Sec. ED.) and this is a question that I have 
always had. If you could please help me on it I would be very 
grateful. 

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