The transmission of hereditary characteristics is carried out by ___________.

Nucleus

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Ribosome

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Golgi apparatus

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Lysosome

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Solution

The correct option is C Nucleus
A nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains the cell's chromosome. contains the genetic material responsible for hereditary. A chromosome is a long DNA molecule with the genetic information of an organism. Thus, the nucleus is responsible for carrying and transferring hereditary characteristics.
Hence, the correct option is A.

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