BIOLOGY

JAMB 2012 - Question 2

Biology 2012 JAMB Past Questions - Question 2: The organelle responsible for heredity is labelled

use the diagram below to answer the questions 2 and 3
The organelle responsible for heredity is labelled
The organelle responsible for heredity is labelled
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

The Organelle is the Chromosome which bears the genes in which the DNA molecule is situated in the nucleus. The DNA molecule contains hereditary information which determines how the organism will develop. Option I is the cell membrane which encloses the cytoplasm while the part labeled III is the mitochondrion which is the power house for generating energy.