Question

What is the biological significance of DNA?

Answer 1

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid):

It is a group of molecules that is responsible for carrying and transmitting hereditary materials.

The biological significance of DNA:

1. It is responsible to carry information from generation to generation.
2. It is the most important stable molecule.
3. It serves as a template for RNA synthesis.
4. It contains genetic codes which guide the process of protein synthesis in cells.
5. It regulates all biological activities of cells.