The primitive cell-like colloidal particles capable of growth and division were
A
Prokaryotes
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B
Coacervates
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C
Eobionts
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D
Chemoautotrophs
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Solution
The correct option is C Eobionts Eobiont is a hypothetical chemical precursor of a living cell. It is the earliest known living organism developed from some prebiotic macro molecular precursors. Eobionts are the coacervates along with water and surrounding membrane with duplicating molecules which could multiply.