Which Statement Is NOT True About a Protocell

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about a protocell?

• A)It would have contained DNA as its genetic material.
• B)It would have been present before the development of a true cell.
• C)It would have had a lipid and protein membrane forming the outer layer.
• D)It would have contained a biochemical pathway for energy metabolism.
• E)It might have been like a coacervate droplet in which a semipermeable boundary allows some materials to be absorbed from the surrounding environment.

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Definitions:

Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of balance in a system where there is continuous movement but overall stability is maintained, often used in reference to fluid and electrolyte balance within the body.

Semicircular Canals

Structures in the inner ear involved in maintaining balance and spatial orientation; they detect rotations of the head.

Utricle

A small, fluid-filled sac in the vestibular system of the inner ear, aiding in the sense of balance.

Vestibule

An entrance or enclosed area between the outer door and the interior parts of a building or structure.