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#5 | DNA vs RNA as Genetic Material
(Botany) > Molecular Basis of Inheritance

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A molecule that can act as a genetic material must fulfill all the following criteria except :

(1) It should be able to generate its replica

(2) It should chemically and structurally be stable

(3) It should provide scope for rapid mutations

(4) It should be able to express itself in the form of "Mendelian Characters"

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DNA chemically is less reactive and structurally more stable than RNA. Therefore,

1. DNA has evolved from the RNA

2. RNA can directly code for proteins

3. DNA is the better genetic material than RNA

4. The protein synthesizing machinery has evolved around RNA

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Consider the following statements:

I. RNA is the genetic material of the QB bacteriophage

II. DNA chemically is less reactive and more stable than RNA

III. Viruses having RNA genome and having shorter life span mutate & evolve slowly.

Which of the above statements are true?

1. I and II only

2. I and III only

3. II and III only

4. I, II and III

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Which of the following is a genetic material in most of the organisms?

(1)DNA

(2)RNA

(3)Both DNA and RNA

(4)Nucleic Acid

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Which of the following can act as genetic material?

(1)RNA only

(2)DNA only

(3)DNA but not RNA

(4)DNA and RNA

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