NEET Chemistry Nucleic Acids MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about nucleic acids is correct?
DNA is responsible for the transmission of hereditary characteristics.
RNA is the only type of nucleic acid found in living cells.
Nucleic acids are made up of amino acids.
Chromosomes are solely composed of lipids and nucleic acids.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
DNA is indeed responsible for the transmission of hereditary characteristics as stated in the context, while RNA is not the only type of nucleic acid, and nucleic acids are not made up of amino acids but rather nucleotides. Additionally, chromosomes contain both proteins and nucleic acids, not solely lipids.
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