question_answer

DNA acts as a template for synthesis of:

A)  RNA        

B)  DNA

C)  both [a] and [b]

D)  protein

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Nucleic acids are the information storage devices of cell. The two varieties of nucleic acid are Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) arid Ribonucleic Acid (RNA). Unique among macro-molecules the DNA serves as template for its own replication and transcription whereas the RNA for DNA (by reverse transcription) and its own replication.