General Knowledge Medium fpsc

What does DNA stand for?

Q: What does DNA stand for?

Correct Answer: Deoxyribonucleic Acid. DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid. It is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development functioning growth and reproduction of all known living organisms. The double helix structure of DNA was discovered by Watson and Crick in 1953 using X-ray crystallography data from Rosalind Franklin.

A Deoxyribonucleic Acid
B Dioxyribonucleic Acid
C Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
D Diribonucleic Acid

Correct Answer: Option A — Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Explanation:

DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid. It is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development functioning growth and re...

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Subject	General Knowledge
Difficulty	Medium
Exam Types	fpsc
Correct	Option A

What does DNA stand for?

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