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A researcher wants to learn more about inherited traits. Which part of a cell might she study to learn about inherited traits?
A.
the cell wall, because it holds all of an individual's genetic information
B.
the cell membrane, because it holds all of an individual's genetic information
C.
the mitochondrion, because it contains ribosomes that hold genetic information responsible for inherited traits
D.
the nucleus, because it contains chromosomes that hold genetic information responsible for inherited traits
A.
the cell wall, because it holds all of an individual's genetic information
B.
the cell membrane, because it holds all of an individual's genetic information
C.
the mitochondrion, because it contains ribosomes that hold genetic information responsible for inherited traits
D.
the nucleus, because it contains chromosomes that hold genetic information responsible for inherited traits
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Correct answer: D.
The nucleus contains chromosomes (made of DNA and proteins) that carry genes — the hereditary instructions for an organism's traits. The cell wall and membrane do not store genetic information. Mitochondria have a small amount of their own DNA, but the main inherited genetic information is in nuclear chromosomes.
The nucleus contains chromosomes (made of DNA and proteins) that carry genes — the hereditary instructions for an organism's traits. The cell wall and membrane do not store genetic information. Mitochondria have a small amount of their own DNA, but the main inherited genetic information is in nuclear chromosomes.
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