Question

A molecule that can act as a genetic material must fulfill the traits given, except

• A. it should provide the scope for slow changes that are required for evolution
• B. it should be able to express itself in the form of 'Mendelian characters'
• C. it should be able to generate its replica
• D. it should be unstable structurally and chemically

Answer 1

The correct option is D it should be unstable structurally and chemically

Characteristics of Genetic Material -

1) It should be able to replicate.

2) Stable

3) Provide scope for mutations that are requried for evolution.

4) Should be able to express itself

Therefore genetic material should be stable otherwise its expression will change leading to loss of several functions.