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The term protobionts is used for describing the ________.


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Probionts :

  1. The first formed cells are called probionts or were considered as the aggregate of abiotically produced organic molecules surrounded by membranes.
  2. For example, Coacervates are the large spherical aggregate of macromolecules and Microspores are the colloidal aggregate of proteins considered as probionts.
  3. The probionts were the first cell that transformed into the first prokaryotic organism through gradual improvement in growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Thus, the term probionts is used for describing probionts.


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