In both the iron sulfide hypothesis and the lipid membrane hypothesis, small, enclosed spaces are suggested as the precursors of the first cells. What benefit do small spaces provide in the formation of organic molecules?

A. It demonstrates how small cells could be used to build large organisms.

B. It creates additional surface area on which reactions can take place.

C. It helps explain the structure of the cell membrane.

D. It provides an area in which molecules can be concentrated.

Question

In both the iron sulfide hypothesis and the lipid membrane hypothesis, small, enclosed spaces are suggested as the precursors of the first cells. What benefit do small spaces provide in the formation of organic molecules?


A. It demonstrates how small cells could be used to build large organisms.

B. It creates additional surface area on which reactions can take place.

C. It helps explain the structure of the cell membrane.

D. It provides an area in which molecules can be concentrated.