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Question

Which of the following statements is not true?

  1. Chromosomes are composed of DNA and Protein.
  2. Nucleus of a cell does not play a role in cellular reproduction.
  3. Chromosomes contain information for inheritance.
  4. Functional segment of DNA is called genes.

Answer:

Option B: Nucleus of a cell does not play a role in cellular reproduction.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nucleus of a cell does not play a role in cellular reproduction.”.

The nucleus plays a crucial role in cellular reproduction (such as mitosis and meiosis), as it contains the genetic material (DNA) necessary for cell division and the inheritance of traits.