The total number of correct statements, regarding the nucleic acids is
A. RNA is regarded as the reserve of genetic information.
B. DNA molecule self-duplicates during cell division.
C. DNA synthesiz

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The total number of correct statements, regarding the nucleic acids is 
A. RNA is regarded as the reserve of genetic information.
B. DNA molecule self-duplicates during cell division.
C. DNA synthesizes proteins in the cell.
D. The message for the synthesis of particular proteins is present in DNA.
E. Identical DNA strands are transferred to daughter cells.

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Let's analyze the given statements about nucleic acids:
- A. False. DNA (not RNA) is regarded as the chemical basis of heredity and the reserve of genetic information for most living organisms.
- B. True. The DNA molecule is capable of self-duplication (replication) during cell division.
- C. False. DNA itself does not directly synthesize proteins. RNA molecules carry out the actual synthesis of proteins translated from the genetic message.
- D. True. The message (information code) for the synth

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