Which Three Major Properties of Genes Can Be Attributed to the Structure

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which three major properties of genes can be attributed to the structure of DNA?

• A) They contain information, direct the synthesis of proteins, and are contained in the cell nucleus.
• B) They contain nitrogenous bases, direct the synthesis of RNA, and are contained in the cell nucleus.
• C) They replicate exactly, are contained in the cell nucleus, and direct the synthesis of cellular proteins.
• D) They encode the organism's phenotype, are passed on from one generation to the next, and contain nitrogenous bases.
• E) They contain information, replicate exactly, and can change to produce a mutation.

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