BIO NMDCAT Concept of Evolution
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7. According to the concept of evolution, protocells are best described as:

A. Fully developed bacterial cells
B. Virus-like infectious particles
C. Membrane-bound aggregates showing some properties of living systems
D. The first multicellular organisms

📝 Explanation

Correct: Protocells were primitive structures with limited life-like characteristics. A: Too advanced. B: Viruses require host cells. D: Multicellular organisms evolved much later. Concept: Protocell formation.

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  • Fully developed bacterial cells
  • Virus-like infectious particles
  • Membrane-bound aggregates showing some properties of living systems
  • The first multicellular organisms

Correct: Protocells were primitive structures with limited life-like characteristics. A: Too advanced. B: Viruses require host cells. D: Multicellular organisms evolved much later. Concept: Protocell formation.

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