Question

Gene is made of which chemical?

• A. DNA
• B. RNA
• C. Protein
• D. Enzyme

Answer 1

The correct option is A

DNA

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option :

1. A gene is a segment of DNA that carries information from parents to children and determines the heredity characteristics of the offspring.
2. Genes are organized and packaged in units called chromosomes.
3. But by the term genes, we actually mean a defined location on the chromosome that governs the expression of a particular character.
4. The chromosomes are made up of DNA and proteins.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

1. RNA stands for ribonucleic acid.
2. These are not present in organisms for genetic purposes.
3. There are three types of RNA: Ribosomal RNA(rRNA), messenger RNA(m RNA), and Translational RNA(tRNA).

Option C:

Proteins are the biomolecules that are required for the structural growth of an organism.

Option D:

The enzyme is a biocatalyst that is needed for performing a biological function.

Final answer: Gene is made of which chemical DNA