Question

multiple choice question
in human cells, the genetic information in the form of dna is found in the:
endoplasmic reticulum
ribosomes
mitochondria
nucleus

Explanation:

1. Recall the function of each cell structure:

• Endoplasmic reticulum: Involved in protein and lipid synthesis, not DNA storage.
• Ribosomes: Site of protein synthesis, no DNA.
• Mitochondria: Has its own DNA, but most human genetic DNA is in the nucleus.
• Nucleus: The control center of the cell, contains the majority of the cell's genetic material (DNA) in the form of chromosomes.

Answer:

D. nucleus