Biology 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078024269
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-426-9

Chapter 18 - Origin and History of Life - Engage - Thinking Scientifically - Page 336: 3

Answer

Protocell membranes consisted of a single layer of fatty acids, each with a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail. The membrane was particularly important because it allowed chemical reactions to take place within the cell and without external disruptions.

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Protocell membranes consisted of a single layer of fatty acids, each with a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail. The membrane was particularly important because it allowed chemical reactions to take place within the cell and without external disruptions.
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