Why do scientists think that the first true cells were probably anaerobic?

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Isai Greene

Biology

31 August, 09:18

Why do scientists think that the first true cells were probably anaerobic?

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Jordyn Short · Answer 1

Anaerobic because there was little oxygen; and

heterotrophic because autotrophism (the ability to manufacture your own food) is a more complex process ... the first cells would have derived energy from surrounding organic molecules, which makes them heterotrophic.

Keegan Dickson · Answer 2

Anaerobic because there was little oxygen; and

heterotrophic because autotrophism (the ability to manufacture your own food) is a more complex process ... the first cells would have derived energy from surrounding organic molecules, which makes them heterotrophic.