NEET2008ZoologyEvolutionActual
Which one of the following is incorrect about the characteristics of protobionts (coacervates and microspheres) as envisaged in the abiogenic origin of life?
Options
- AThey were able to reproduce
- BThey could separate combinations of molecules from the surroundings
- CThey were partially isolated from the surroundings
- DThey could maintain an internal environment
Correct answer
D. They could maintain an internal environment
Step-by-step solution
- The kangaroo-rat is adapted to live in hot and dry conditions of the desert - They can survive without drinking any water and get the needed moisture from their seed diet. - They conserve water by lowering their metabolic activity which reduces loss of water through their skin and respiratory system.