GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which macromolecule contains genetic information?
A
lipids
B
nucleic acids
C
carbohydrates
D
protein
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -DNA stores hereditary information which provides instructions for the assembly of proteins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nucleic acids, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA), carry genetic information which is read in cells to make the RNA and proteins by which living things function.

Detailed explanation-3: -Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a nucleic acid containing the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nucleic acids are the main information-carrying molecules of the cell and they are of two types: ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Nucleic acids are made up of macromolecules called nucleotides. Complete answer: Nucleotides are the macromolecules that constitute the nucleic acids.

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