Photochemically formed 'Jeewanu' nanocrystals resemble protocells in the 1:2:1:1 Jeewanu combination (1970). By using both an optical microscope and an electron probe microscope, researchers were able to see that 'Jeewanu' had a well-defined structural structure and exhibit several features typical of organic orders. Histopathological studies reveal the subcellular localisation of substances of biological importance and demonstrate enzyme-like activity. The 'Jewanu combination' provides the best environment for a simple protocell like structure to self-assemble and organise.
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