Which molecule carries the genetic code in the nucleus of a human cell?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. DNA, a double-stranded molecule made of nucleotides containing deoxyribose sugar
- Step 1: Genes are stored in DNA. Step 2. DNA is a double helix of nucleotides with deoxyribose. Answer: DNA. Why not the others: RNA, ATP and protein do not store the genome.
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