Which Characteristic Promoted the Utilization of Lipids as the First

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic promoted the utilization of lipids as the first cell membrane?

• A) spontaneous degradation of the intracellular environment
• B) self-assembly into a simple membrane
• C) ability to form an impermeable membrane
• D) formation of a semi-solid membrane

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