BIO NMDCAT Concept of Evolution
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21. During chemical evolution, which property of lipids most likely contributed to the formation of protocells?

A. They stored genetic information.
B. They spontaneously formed membrane-like structures in water.
C. They acted as respiratory enzymes.
D. They catalyzed DNA replication.

📝 Explanation

Correct: Lipids can self-assemble into membrane-bound vesicles, an important step in protocell formation. A: Genetic information is stored by nucleic acids. C: Lipids are not enzymes. D: DNA replication requires proteins and nucleic acids. Concept: Protocell formation.

📖 Additional Information

  • They stored genetic information.
  • They spontaneously formed membrane-like structures in water.
  • They acted as respiratory enzymes.
  • They catalyzed DNA replication.

Correct: Lipids can self-assemble into membrane-bound vesicles, an important step in protocell formation. A: Genetic information is stored by nucleic acids. C: Lipids are not enzymes. D: DNA replication requires proteins and nucleic acids. Concept: Protocell formation.

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