LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Genetic information is found in which of the following organelles?
A
nucleus
B
mitochondria
C
lysosomes
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So we can conclude that nucleus contains DNA which stores the genetic information in an organism. The correct answer is option (B) Nucleus. Note:The nucleus is an organelle seen in eukaryotic cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nucleus is enclosed by the nuclear membrane, which contains nuclear pores that regulate the transport of materials into or out of the cell. In the nucleus, the genetic information is organized into strands of DNA called chromosomes. Each chromosome contains multiple genes and each gene codes for a protein.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The organelle that contains genetic material is the nucleus. The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that stores the DNA in an environment safe from the degrading environment of the cell cytoplasm ensuring that the DNA is not damaged.

Detailed explanation-4: -The nucleus (plural, nuclei) houses the cell’s genetic material, or DNA, and is also the site of synthesis for ribosomes, the cellular machines that assemble proteins.

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