Criteria for Genetic Material — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptA molecule that can act as a genetic material must fulfill the following criteria:
Consider the following criteria for a molecule to qualify as genetic material: 1. It should be able to generate its replica . 2. It should be stable chemically and structurally. 3. It should be degraded quickly after every cell division to avoid accumulation. 4. It should provide the scope for slow changes that are required for evolution. 5. It should be able to express itself in the form of ‘Mendelian Characters’.
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Correct answer: B — 1, 2, 4, 5 are correct
Correct criteria: replication, stability, mutability, and expression in the form of Mendelian traits. Statement 3 is wrong, because genetic material should be stable across generations, not degraded after each division. Hence, only 1, 2, 4, and 5 are correct.
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