Which of the following molecules spontaneously form membranes when mixed in water and most likely were one of the first organic compounds formed on Earth?
A)DNA
B)Enzymes
C)Phospholipids
D)RNA

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Phospholipids have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties, allowing them to spontaneously form membranes in water. These molecules are likely to have been present on Earth during the formation of life as they are one of the basic components of cell membranes. DNA, RNA, and enzymes are not known to spontaneously form membranes in water.

Which of the Following Molecules Spontaneously Form Membranes When Mixed