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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which contains the hereditary information?
Options
A Chloroplast
B Lysosome
C Nucleus
Correct Answer
D Cell membrane
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material (DNA), which carries the hereditary information. While chloroplasts and mitochondria also contain a small amount of DNA, the primary repository is the nucleus.

Hint

Which organelle houses the majority of the cell's DNA?

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