Q.

The total number of correct statements, regarding the nucleic acids is ______ 

 

A.  RNA is regarded as the reserve of genetic information
B.  DNA molecule self-duplicates during cell division
C.  DNA synthesizes proteins in the cell
D.  The message for the synthesis of particular proteins is present in DNA
E.  Identical DNA strands are transferred to daughter cells.                                              [2024]


Ans.

(3)

DNA is regarded as the reserve of genetic information, not RNA. DNA molecules self-duplicate during cell division and identical DNA strands are transferred to daughter cells. This is how genetic information is transferred.

Message for synthesis of proteins is present in DNA but actual synthesis of proteins is done by various RNA.

Thus (B), (D), and (E) are correct.