Which of the Following Statements About Proteinoid Microspheres Is FALSE

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about proteinoid microspheres is FALSE?

• A)They are thought to be the first forms of life.
• B)They grow by the accumulation of additional proteinoid material.
• C)They are cell-like structures.
• D)They are assemblages of organic molecules.
• E)They can be produced in the laboratory.

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Definitions:

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests the perception of pitch corresponds to the vibration of different places along the basilar membrane of the inner ear.

Basilar Membrane

A critical structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, it plays a key role in the mechanical analysis of sound waves for hearing.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity within the inner ear, playing a crucial role in converting sound waves into electrical signals.

Ossicles

Tiny ossicles located within the middle ear that transfer sound waves from the tympanic membrane to the cochlea.