AP BIOLOGY

THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE

DNA REPLICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a function of DNA?
A
to signal when an organisms is in need of a basic necessity
B
to carry genetic information from one generation to the next
C
to determine the characteristics and traits of an organism
D
easily copied for the process of cell division
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: The correct answer is c. Synthesis of carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-2: -DNA now has three distinct functions-genetics, immunological, and structural-that are widely disparate and variously dependent on the sugar phosphate backbone and the bases.

Detailed explanation-3: -The DNA structure defines the basic genetic makeup of our body. DNA is responsible for carrying and transmitting hereditary materials or genetic instructions from parents to offspring. In addition to ensuring that all living things pass on their genetic information, DNA is essential for the synthesis of proteins.

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