What is the central dogma of molecular biology describing the flow of genetic information?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. DNA is transcribed into RNA
- Step 1: The central dogma states that genetic information flows from DNA -> RNA (transcription) -> Protein (translation). Answer: DNA is transcribed into RNA. Why not the others: Information flows forward to proteins; proteins do not reverse-transcribe into DNA.
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