A special molecule, ________, contains the genetic material of the organism.
A) DNA
B) a gene
C) a chromosome
D) an amine

Question

A special molecule, ________, contains the genetic material of the organism.
A) DNA 
B) a gene
C) a chromosome 
D) an amine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic information of an organism. It is composed of four nucleotide bases: adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C). These nucleotides form the famous double helix structure of DNA, which stores and transmits genetic information from one generation to another. Genes and chromosomes are made up of DNA. A gene is a specific segment of DNA that codes for a particular trait, while a chromosome is a long strand of DNA that carries many genes. Amines are organic compounds that do not contain genetic material. Therefore, the correct choice is A) DNA.

A Special Molecule, ________, Contains the Genetic Material of the Organism