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A molecule that can act as a genetic material must fulfill the traits given below except.

A

it should be able to express itself in the form of Mendellan characters

B

it should be able to generate its replica

C

it should be unstable structurally and chemically

D

it should provide the scope for slow changes that are required for evolution.

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To solve the question regarding the traits that a molecule must fulfill to act as genetic material, we need to analyze each option provided and determine which one does not align with the characteristics required for a genetic material. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks us to identify which trait is NOT required for a molecule to act as genetic material. We are given four options to evaluate. 2. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option A**: "It should be able to express itself in the form of Mendelian characters." - This is a requirement for genetic material. Genetic material must be able to express traits that can be inherited, which aligns with Mendelian genetics. - **Option B**: "It should be able to generate its replica." - This is also a requirement. Genetic material must be capable of replication to ensure that genetic information is passed on during cell division. - **Option C**: "It should be unstable structurally and chemically." - This is NOT a requirement. In fact, for a molecule to act as genetic material, it should be stable both structurally and chemically to maintain the integrity of the genetic information over time. - **Option D**: "It should provide the scope for slow changes that are required for evolution." - This is a requirement. Genetic material must allow for mutations and variations, which are essential for evolution. 3. **Identifying the Exception**: From the evaluation, we see that Option C ("It should be unstable structurally and chemically") is the only statement that does not align with the necessary traits for a molecule to act as genetic material. ### Conclusion: The correct answer is **Option C**: "It should be unstable structurally and chemically." ---
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