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प्रश्न
Do biomolecules (DNA, protein) exhibit biological activity in anhydrous conditions?
उत्तर
No, biomolecules like DNA and protein cannot exhibit biological activity in anhydrous conditions. Hence, life is unsustainable without water.
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