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What was the first cell on Earth?


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Primitive prokaryotes

  1. They are considered to be the first cells to colonize the Earth.
  2. Protobionts, were the first cells produced as simple aggregates of organic compounds which are thought to be precursors of prokaryotes.
  3. Protoionts were simple organic molecules having basic RNA molecules surrounded by a simple membrane.
  4. They were able to utilize sulfur and carbon dioxide that formed the majority of the reducing atmosphere.

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