AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In cells, the structure that contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA.
A
nucleolus
B
chromosome
C
DNA
D
nucleus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell. A chromosome is made up of proteins and DNA organized into genes. Each cell normally contains 23 pairs of chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nucleus (Figure 6) serves as the cell’s command center, sending directions to the cell to grow, mature, divide, or die. It also houses DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), the cell’ s hereditary material.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nucleus is a membrane-enclosed organelle, found in most eukaryotic cells, which stores the genetic material (DNA).

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