Question

Which is the most important factor for continuity of a species from evolutionary point of view?

• A. replication of genetic material
• B. formation of gametes
• C. synthesis of proteins
• D. none of these.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

replication of genetic material

Answer 2

Replication of genetic material is the most important factor for continuity of a species from evolutionary point of view. When genetic material replicates, only then it could be transferred from one generation to next resulting in continuity of a species. Asexual animals do not produce gametes while sexual animals do. So, formation of gametes is not an important factor in asexual animals though replication of genetic material takes place in both asexual as well as sexual animals. Synthesis of proteins does not play any role in continuity of species.