Question

A molecule that acts as genetic material must have some criteria. Mention those criteria and write note.

Answer 1

• Genetic material (DNA and RNA) determines the composition of the organism.
• DNA is the hereditary material found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells and the cytoplasm of prokaryotic cells (bacteria).
• Criteria for acting as genetic material:

• It must be stable.

• It must be capable of being expressed.

• It must be transmitted from parent to progeny without change.

• It should be capable of replication.