Multiple choice

The biochemical basis of reproduction is __________.

  1. RBC

  2. WBC

  3. neuron

  4. DNA
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D Correct answer
Explanation

At the cellular level, reproduction refers to the formation of new cells. It can occur, if a new cell gets nucleus and nucleus contains DNA molecules. DNA is the genetic material, which is passed from one generation to another. Thus, for reproduction, DNA material is to be duplicated. Hence, DNA is the biochemical basis of reproduction. On the contrary options (1), (2) and (3), which refer to different cells like RBC, WBC and neuron have no role in the process of reproduction.

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