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What was the critical characteristic of the macromolecule from which life evolved?
What was the critical characteristic of the macromolecule from which life evolved?
- Ability to produce energy
- Ability to replicate itself (correct)
- Ability to form complex structures
- Ability to mutate rapidly
What role did RNA play in the early stages of life?
What role did RNA play in the early stages of life?
- It served as the main structural component of cells.
- It replaced DNA as the genetic material.
- It was involved in the start of life, potentially leading to the genetic code. (correct)
- It was primarily a source of energy.
What is the role of phospholipid membranes in cells?
What is the role of phospholipid membranes in cells?
- They primarily provide energy for cellular activities.
- They act as the genetic material of the cell.
- They create a stable barrier and environment for cellular processes. (correct)
- They are the main site of protein synthesis.
Which molecule is primarily responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?
Which molecule is primarily responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in the cell?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in the cell?
In the context of cell biology, what is a 'gene'?
In the context of cell biology, what is a 'gene'?
Which process best describes the function of messenger RNA (mRNA) in cells
Which process best describes the function of messenger RNA (mRNA) in cells
What is the primary role of enzymes in biological reactions?
What is the primary role of enzymes in biological reactions?
In the context of cell biology, what is osmosis primarily concerned with
In the context of cell biology, what is osmosis primarily concerned with
What is a key feature of a prokaryotic cell?
What is a key feature of a prokaryotic cell?
In cell biology, what is the primary function of mitochondria?
In cell biology, what is the primary function of mitochondria?
Which type of cell junction forms a barrier to prevent leakage of extracellular fluid across a layer of epithelial cells?
Which type of cell junction forms a barrier to prevent leakage of extracellular fluid across a layer of epithelial cells?
How did RNA contribute to the early stages of life, according to the RNA World hypothesis?
How did RNA contribute to the early stages of life, according to the RNA World hypothesis?
What is the role of phospholipid membranes in the formation of the first cells?
What is the role of phospholipid membranes in the formation of the first cells?
In the context of early cellular life, what was the significance of protein synthesis?
In the context of early cellular life, what was the significance of protein synthesis?
What was the primary role of RNA in the early stages of life according to the RNA World hypothesis?
What was the primary role of RNA in the early stages of life according to the RNA World hypothesis?
What role did phospholipid membranes play in the formation of the first cells?
What role did phospholipid membranes play in the formation of the first cells?
What is the significance of protein synthesis in early cellular life?
What is the significance of protein synthesis in early cellular life?
What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?
What was the likely structure of the first cell?
What was the likely structure of the first cell?
What is the primary function of a phospholipid membrane in cells?
What is the primary function of a phospholipid membrane in cells?
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