Which of the following is a true statement about protobionts (protocells)?
A) They would have contained DNA as the genetic material.
B) They evolved after the first true cells.
C) They represent stage 3 in the evolution of life.
D) They would have contained only monomers.
E) The hydrophilic heads of the membrane would have pointed inwards, while the hydrophobic tails would have pointed outwards.

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Protobionts or protocells represent a hypothetical stage in the evolution of life, often considered as stage 3, where organic molecules began to self-assemble into simple, cell-like structures, setting the stage for the development of true living cells.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement About Protobionts