Question

A molecule that can act as genetic material fulfills all of the following criteria, except:
[0.7 mark]

• A. It should show high rate of mutation
• B. It should express itself in the form of Mendelian characters
• C. It should be able to generate its replica
• D. It should be structurally stable

Answer 1

The correct option is A It should show high rate of mutation

The genetic material should be stable enough, not to change with different stages of life cycle, age or with change in physiology of the organism. It should not show high rate of mutation.