NEET Biology Molecular basis of Inheritance / विरासत का आणविक आधार Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Molecular Basis of Inheritance

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    DNA is a genetic material:
    (i) Due to its stability.
    (ii) Its ability to replicate.
    (iii) Its ability to mutate.
    (iv) Its ability to express itself.
    Choose the correct combination.

    A) (i) and (ii)                                  

    B) (i), (iii) and (iv)

    C) (iii) and (iv)                               

    D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Properties of genetic material: (i) The replicated genetic material must be transferred faithfully from cells to its daughter cells or from one generation to other. (ii) Genetic material should be able to express itself. (iii) There are occasional changes or mutation in the structure and functioning of its genes, which are of permanent nature and inheritable. It should be stable. It should be same in both quantity and quantity in all cells of an individual. All the property mentioned above are fulfilled by DNA, so DNA is the genetic material.


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