The development of [_____] and membrane vesicles had an important role in enabli
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Question
The development of [_____] and membrane vesicles had an important role in enabling [_____] of a replicase. The [_____] ensures that molecules related by descent are kept in physical proximity to each other, allowing a(n) [_____] mutant replicase to preferentially self-replicate, in comparison to the parental replicase. The evolutionary advantage of [_____] is amplified as vesicles with superior replicase are more likely to give rise to vesicles with at least two replicase molecules or a replicase and template molecule.
(1) an RNA genome; isolation; vesicle; random; vesicle isolation
(2) a DNA replicase; evolution; vesicle; more rapid; compartmentation
(3) membranes; Darwinian evolution; vesicular compartment; superior; increased replication
(4) ribozymes; catalytic activity; membrane; rapid; vesicle isolation
(5) the phospholipid bilayer; activity; closed compartment; advantageous; the mutant replicase
Explanation / Answer
(5) the phospholipid bilayer; activity; closed compartment; advantageous; the mutant replicase