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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 77

SSC MTS - 03 May 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q77

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Which component of the cell contains the hereditary material of the cell, the DNA?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Nucleus

  • The hereditary material of the cell, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), is primarily located within the cell nucleus.
  • DNA is packaged into structures called chromosomes, which are found within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. In prokaryotic cells, which lack a nucleus, DNA is located in the nucleoid region.
  • DNA contains the genetic instructions necessary for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of living organisms.