What is DNA in a cell?

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) Nucleic Acid

Explanation:

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is a nucleic acid that carries genetic information in all living organisms. It is present in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells and in the cytoplasm of prokaryotic cells.

• DNA is made up of nucleotides, each consisting of:
1. A phosphate group
2. A deoxyribose sugar
3. A nitrogenous base (Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, or Guanine)
• The structure of DNA is a double helix, discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953.
• It carries instructions for protein synthesis and is responsible for hereditary traits.

Information Booster:

Functions of DNA:

• Stores genetic information – Determines physical and functional traits of an organism.
• Controls protein synthesis – Provides the code for making proteins.
• Passes traits to offspring – Through replication during cell division.
• Mutations lead to evolution – Changes in DNA sequences drive evolution and genetic diversity.

Difference Between DNA & RNA:

Additional Knowledge:

• Carboxyl Acid): Carboxyl acids are organic acids found in fatty acids and amino acids.
• Fatty Acids:fatty acids are components of lipids (fats), not genetic material.
• Amino Acids: Amino acids are building blocks of proteins, while DNA codes for proteins.