Question

Which of the following statements about Hammerling’s experiment on Acetabularia is/are correct?
(A) It demonstrates that Acetabularia is a unicellular organism.
(B) It demonstrates the role of cytoplasm in heredity.
(C) It demonstrates the role of nucleus in heredity.
(D) It demonstrates the role of cytoplasm in determining rhizoid shape.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) and (D) only.
• (A) only.
• (B) only.
• (C) only.

Hint:

Hammerling’s work was crucial in understanding the nuclear control in cell processes,emphasizing the nucleus’s central role in genetic information and cellular functions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Hammerling’s experiments with Acetabularia demonstrated the role of the nucleus in heredity, specifically how the nucleus controls the development and regeneration of the cell. The experiment did not focus on the cytoplasm’s role in heredity or shape determination.