Which of the following was most important to lead to the science of molecular genetics?

a. research since the discovery of the structure of RNA that has led to a more thorough understanding of mutations
b. research since the discovery of the structure of DNA that has led to a more thorough understanding of mutations
c. research since the discovery of the structure of DNA that has led to a more thorough understanding of genetics
d. research since the discovery of the structure of RNA that has led to a more thorough understanding of genetics


Ans: b. research since the discovery of the structure of DNA that has led to a more thorough understanding of mutations

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