Which of the Following Did All Protocells Have in Common

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did all protocells have in common?

• A) the ability to synthesize enzymes
• B) a surrounding membrane or membrane-like structure
• C) RNA genes
• D) the ability to replicate RNA

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