to store the genetic instructions needed to specify traits to release energy by breaking down food molecules to transport nutrients into and out of the cell to protect the cells from microorganisms
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Which of the following best describes the purpose of the chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- to store the genetic instructions needed to specify traits
- to release energy by breaking down food molecules
- to transport nutrients into and out of the cell
- to protect the cells from microorganisms

Could you tell me which one is correct?

to store the genetic instructions needed to specify traits