It Is Likely That the Protocell Was

question 38

Multiple Choice

It is likely that the protocell was

• A)heterotrophic.
• B)chemoautotrophic.
• C)photoautotrophic.
• D)All of the above.
• E)Either heterotrophic or chemoautotrophic.

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