Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Question:
Which among the following was the first genetic material ?
Options:
DNA
Proteins
RNA
Lipids
Correct Answer:
RNA
Explanation:
RNA was the first genetic material. There is now enough evidence to suggest that essential life processes (such as metabolism, translation, splicing, etc.), evolved around RNA. RNA used to act as a genetic material as well as a catalyst .