CMC Medical CMC-Medical Ludhiana Solved Paper-2015

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    Among the following statements same statements   are   incorrect   about   the characteristics of probionts (coacervates and microsphere) as envisaged in the abiogenic origin of life. Select the incorrect statement

    A)  They were partially isolated from the surroundings

    B)  They could maintain an internal environment

    C)  They were able to reproduce

    D)  They could separate combination of molecules from the surroundings

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    The condition for origin of life, partial isolation, has been attained within aggregates of artificially formed prebiotic molecules. There aggregates are called probionts, which can separate combination of molecules from the surroundings. They maintain an internal environment, but are unable to reproduce. Two important probionts are coacervates and microspheres.


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