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प्रश्न
Do biomolecules (DNA, protein) exhibit biological activity in anhydrous conditions?
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उत्तर
No, biomolecules like DNA and protein cannot exhibit biological activity in anhydrous conditions. Hence, life is unsustainable without water.
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