A. It transmits genetic information to the next generation.
B. It translates genetic information to make proteins.
C. It provides a form of energy for cells.
D. It speeds up chemical reactions inside of cells.
2007-10-11 03:56:24 · 13 answers · asked by xunsunghero 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
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2007-10-11 04:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by Shenya 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The answer is B.
Specific regions of DNA in the chromosomes make up genes, the hereditary factors of each cell. It is the genes that carry the messages for the development of particular inherited characteristics. Their message is actually contained in the pattern of the four nucleotides in DNA. These subunits code for the building of amino acids into the various cellular proteins.
The answer cannot be A, and I'll tell you why. Although DNA transmits genetic information to the next generation, this is a side benefit and not the primary, fundamental function of DNA. Everytime cellular mitosis takes place, amino acids, the building blocks of protein, are formed. This takes place everyday and without having to create a next generation.
The answer cannot be C. The compound ATP is the form of cellular energy. The answer also cannot be D. A catalyst speeds up cellular chemical reactions.
2007-10-11 04:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely answer A. This is DNA's most important function, although it certainly has many others, primarily the control of how the organism develops as it grows to maturity. Although B is true, it is not the best answer, because that is only one of the things DNA is responsible for. D is partly true - DNA does have components (genes) that regulate chemical reactions inside cells, but there are other controlling factors as well, and again, this is only one of the things DNA is responsible for. C is definitely false.
2007-10-11 04:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
B is the day-to day role of DNA. DNA is transcribed into RNA which is then translated into proteins. New proteins are being made all the time. A is also important by only in the long term.
2007-10-11 04:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by Greg K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The answers B. DNA is the code to make amino acids, which then form proteins. Proteins are very important in our bodies, we need them for many things like enzymes and growth and repair. Without them we couldnt survive.
2007-10-11 04:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by fashion[[rach]] 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is A because it contains the genetic information of an organism which means it codes for specific proteins for development.
It isn't-
B because RNA does this.
C because that would be a molecule like glucose.
D because that would be an enzyme.
2007-10-11 04:08:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
A. Your DNA is transmitted to the next generation so that they can function as the parent did.
2007-10-11 04:13:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1.It transmits genetic information to the next generation. 2.false 3.ATP contains energy in the chemical bonds between its phosphate groups
2016-04-08 03:00:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A is the answer
B, Look up ribosomes
C See mitochondrion (mitochondria)
D See enzyme
2007-10-11 04:15:19 · answer #9 · answered by nc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A. is the correct answer
b is for RNA, c is for mithocondrion and d is for enzymes
2007-10-11 05:54:21 · answer #10 · answered by Tea A 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2007-10-11 04:14:39 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋