The Following Is a List of Events That Were Involved

The following is a list of events that were involved in the formation of self-replicating living cells. Which one of the following best represents the order in which these events are believed to have occurred? 1. formation of RNA
2) enclosure of small organic molecules within a membrane
3) formation of simple organic molecules from atmospheric gases
4) formation of a lipid-protein membrane

A) 3, 1, 4, 2
B) 3, 4, 2, 1
C) 4, 2, 3, 1
D) 4, 1, 3, 2
E) 1, 3, 4, 2