Heredity · Class 10 · CBSE Science
Which of the following constitutes the hereditary material in most living organisms?
Practice question from Heredity (Class 10 · CBSE Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-C35634
Which of the following constitutes the hereditary material in most living organisms?
- A.Protein
- B.Carbohydrate
- C.DNACorrect answer
- D.Lipid
Solution
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the primary genetic material responsible for the transmission of hereditary characteristics from parents to offspring in almost all living organisms.
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