DNA and RNA: Genetic Material: The material which stores the biological information in a coded form and is able to transmit such information from one generation to another is called Genetic material. Before the discovery of DNA, proteins were regarded as the genetic material but proteins are unable to replicate like DNA. Hence DNA is described as the main genetic material. Characteristics features of Genetic material: Genetic material should be present in each and every cell. Its amount should be the same in all somatic cells. DNA is able to replicate and hence form an exact copy which is transmitted … Continue reading DNA and RNA