How Is the Ability of Phospholipids to Spontaneously Form Membranes

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Multiple Choice

How is the ability of phospholipids to spontaneously form membranes when placed in water important in the origin of life on Earth?

• A) Membranes are used by cells to isolate their contents from the environment.
• B) Membranes protect a cell from gases in the atmosphere.
• C) Membranes protect a cell from high temperatures and pressures in the environment.
• D) Membranes are used by cells to catalyze reactions.
• E) Membranes are used by cells to store genetic information.

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