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Which of the following is incorrect about the characteristics of protobionts ( coacervates and microspheres) as envisaged in the abiogenic origin of life?
 

Option: 1

They were partially isolated from the surroundings
 


Option: 2

They could maintain an internal environment 
 


Option: 3

They were able to reproduce 
 


Option: 4

They could separate combinations of molecules from the surroundings.
 


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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).
 

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