Question

Which of the following criteria must a molecule fulfill to act as genetic material?

1. It should not be able to generate its replica.
2. It should chemically and structurally be stable.
3. It should not allow slow mutation.
4. It should be able to express itself in the form of Mendelian Characters.

Options

• (i) and (ii)

• (ii) and (iii)

• (iii) and (iv)

• (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

(ii) and (iv)