NEET Biology Evolution Of Life Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Evolution

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    Coacervates belongs to which of the following categories?

    A) Cyanobacteria

    B) Protozoans

    C) Molecular aggregate with lipid bilayer.

    D) Molecular aggregate which lack definite lipid membrane.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Eobionts are also called protocell or protobiont. There are two types of eobionts- coacervates and microsphere. Coacervates lack membrane, no one claims coacervates are alive, but they do exhibit some life like characters. They are able to grow and divide. Microsphere is a non- living collection of organic molecule with double layered outer boundary. The terrm was given by Sidney Fox (1958 - 1964).


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