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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are the two types of nucleic acids found in the living system. DNA acts as the genetic material in most organisms. Although RNA also acts as genetic material in some organisms.
In which of the following organisms, RNA acts as genetic material?
Options
Escherichia coli
Qβ Bacteriophage
Tobacco Mosaic viruses
Both Qβ Bacteriophage and Tobacco Mosaic viruses
MCQ
Solution
Both Qβ Bacteriophage and Tobacco Mosaic viruses
Explanation:
DNA is the genetic material in E. coli. RNA is the genetic material in the Tobacco Mosaic virus and Qβ Bacteriophage.
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