Which characteristic promoted the utilization of lipids as the first cell membrane?

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Lipids have the ability to self-assemble into a simple membrane without the need for any enzymes or other proteins. This property made it possible for lipids to form the first cell membrane, as it allowed for the creation of a boundary between the cell and its environment. The impermeability of the lipid membrane was not necessary initially, and while lipids do form an impermeable membrane, this property was not the driving force for their initial selection. The formation of a semi-solid membrane and the potential for spontaneous degradation of the intracellular environment would have been detrimental rather than beneficial to the development of the first cell membrane.

Which Characteristic Promoted the Utilization of Lipids as the First