BHU PMT BHU PMT Solved Paper-2002

  • question_answer
    Genes are made up of :

    A)  hydrocarbons                  

    B)  polynucleosides

    C)   polynucleotides                             

    D)  histones

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Gene is fundamental, physical and functional unit of heredity, which carries information from one generation to the next. Genes are composed of polynucleotides or DNA molecules. A nucleotide is made up of a nitrogenous base, a phosphate group and a sugar. A nucleoside is made up of nitrogenous base and a sugar molecule. Histones are basic protein associated with eukaryotic DNA to form chromosomes. Hydrocarbons are organic substances made up of hydrogen and carbon like petrol, benzene etc.


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