Encapsulation of a Hypercycle Would Not Be Favored When

question 11

Multiple Choice

Encapsulation of a hypercycle would not be favored when

• A)the costs of a membrane exceed the benefits of the cycle.
• B)the membrane provides a defensive mechanism.
• C)natural selection favors mutations in component members.
• D)RNA components act through molecular mutualism.

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Definitions:

Deliberately Withholds

Refers to the intentional act of not providing information or resources that could be beneficial or necessary for others.

Positive Reference Group

A group that individuals compare themselves to in a positive way, often influencing their behavior and self-image.

Ingroup

A group to which a person belongs and identifies with, often leading to favorable bias towards its members relative to outgroups.