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What are the "life-like" properties of microspheres and
coacervates?

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Microspheres can be described as small, spherical particles mainly made of proteins.

Coacervates can be described as droplets made of different kind of molecules. Amino acids and sugars can be found in them.

The life-like properties that can be seen in microspheres and coacervates are:

  • Microspheres and coacervates formed from organic matter.
  • The can take up substances from the environment like plants and animals.
  • Coacervates have the ability to grow.
  • Microspheres can bud off.

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