Refer to the Figure Below Showing a Simplified Time Line

question 232

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure below showing a simplified time line of the origin of life. Which event could have occurred between the existence of the "RNA world" and the evolution of the first cells?

• A) The production of oxygen by cyanobacteria
• B) The rise of lipid bilayer membranes
• C) The prebiotic synthesis of ribonucleotides
• D) Photosynthesis
• E) Complementary base pairing between nitrogenous bases

---

Definitions:

Psychographic Segmentation

The division of a market into segments based on consumer personality traits, values, attitudes, interests, and lifestyles.

Loyalty Segmentation

A marketing strategy that divides customers into groups based on their loyalty, typically measured by purchase frequency or engagement level.

Occasion Segmentation

The process of dividing the market into segments based on the different occasions when buyers identify they need a product, decide to purchase, or use the product.

Valentine's Day

A holiday observed on February 14th each year, celebrated in many countries around the world, dedicated to expressing love and affection towards partners, family, and friends.