Better than Membranes at the Origin of Life?

Organelles without membranes are found in all types of cells and typically contain RNA and protein. RNA and protein are the constituents of ribosomes, one of the most ancient cellular structures. It is reasonable to propose that organelles without membranes preceded protocells and other membrane-bou...

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Main Author: Helen Greenwood Hansma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/7/2/28