Multiple Choice
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4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes
Structure and Function of DNA
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, what important polymer is located in the nucleus and serves as the primary carrier of genetic information?
A
Cellulose
B
Phospholipids
C
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)
D
Glycogen
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the location specified in the problem: the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
Recall that the nucleus is the organelle that houses the cell's genetic material.
Understand that the primary polymer responsible for carrying genetic information is DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid).
Recognize that other options like cellulose, phospholipids, and glycogen serve different functions: cellulose is a structural polysaccharide in plant cell walls, phospholipids form cell membranes, and glycogen is a storage polysaccharide.
Conclude that DNA is the important polymer located in the nucleus that carries genetic information.
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