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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

DNA _______
Options
A Contains instructions for building proteins
B Undergoes mutation
C Is transmitted from parents to offspring
D All of the above
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic material. It contains genes, which hold the instructions for building proteins. It can undergo changes in its sequence, called mutations. And it is faithfully replicated and passed from parents to offspring during reproduction. Therefore, all the statements are correct.

Hint

Consider the three key roles of DNA: instruction, variation, and heredity.

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