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The carriers of hereditary material


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DNA

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Chromosome

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Solution

The correct option is B

Chromosome


The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. Chromosomes are the structures that are located inside the nucleus and made up of a single molecule of deoxyribose nucleic acid and protein.
  2. They are the thread-like structures that carry genetic information from one generation to another.

Explanation of incorrect option :

Option A:

DNA is a molecule that contains the genetic code of organisms.

Final answer: The carriers of the hereditary materials are Chromosomes.


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