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37. If protocells were unable to maintain a stable internal environment, the most likely consequence would be:

A. Increased reproductive success
B. Failure to develop into true living cells
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C. Immediate evolution of multicellular organisms
D. Rapid oxygen production

📝 Explanation

Correct: Internal stability is essential for metabolic reactions and survival. A: Stability is required before successful reproduction. C: Multicellularity evolved much later. D: Oxygen production is unrelated. Concept: Functional importance of membranes.

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  • Increased reproductive success
  • Failure to develop into true living cells
  • Immediate evolution of multicellular organisms
  • Rapid oxygen production

Correct: Internal stability is essential for metabolic reactions and survival. A: Stability is required before successful reproduction. C: Multicellularity evolved much later. D: Oxygen production is unrelated. Concept: Functional importance of membranes.

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