Which molecule might experience a mutation that could be passed from one generation to the next?
A) protein
B) hydrocarbon
C) DNA
D) carbohydrate

Question

Which molecule might experience a mutation that could be passed from one generation to the next? 
A) protein 
B) hydrocarbon 
C) DNA 
D) carbohydrate

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

DNA is the genetic material that is passed down from one generation to the next, and mutations in the DNA can be inherited. Proteins and carbohydrates do not contain genetic information and hydrocarbons are not biological molecules.

Which Molecule Might Experience a Mutation That Could Be Passed