Which of the following is incorrect about the characteristics of protobionts ( coacervates and microspheres) as envisaged in the abiogenic origin of life?
They were partially isolated from the surroundings
They could maintain an internal environment
They were able to reproduce
They could separate combinations of molecules from the surroundings.
As we have already studied in Biological Evolution -
The condition for origin of life has been attained within aggregates of artificially formed prebiotic molecules. These aggregates are said to be protobionts that re of two types - coacervates and microspheres. They are the separate combinations of molecules from the surroundings and maintain an internal environment. However, they are unable to reproduce. Hence, the correct option is (c).