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NEET • Biology

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

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DNA and RNA as Genetic Material

Nucleic acids are the building blocks of genetic material.

Recall Question

What is the genetic material in most organisms?

Reveal Answer

DNA.

CueSource-backed recall

DNA

Genetic material in most organisms

RNA

Genetic material in some viruses; mostly functions as messengers

RNA world

RNA was the first genetic material; acts as genetic material and catalyst

DNA from RNA

DNA evolved from RNA for stability