Multiple choice

The genetic information is confined within:

  1. mitochondria

  2. nucleus

  3. plastids

  4. endoplasmic reticulum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It consists of nucleoplasm surrounded by a nuclear membrane. The nuclear membrance is perforated and the pores are called nuclear pores or nucleopores. The nucleoplasm possesses chromatin reticulum and 1 or 2 darkly stained bodies called nucleoli (sing-nucleolus). The chromatin reticulum is made up of DNA which is the genetic material and associated histone proteins. The nucleus contains genes in the form of DNA which are responsible for inheritance of characters.

Keep practicing — related questions