Which of the following best describes the purpose of the chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell? Group of answer choices

to transport nutrients into and out of the cell

to release energy by breaking down food molecules

to protect the cell from microorganisms

to store the genetic instructions needed to specify traits

The image shows a sandstone formation with visible bands of different colors. what do the bands indicate about how this sedimentary rock was formed? choose two answers. a). the rock was made from more than one material. b). water was absent during the compaction and cementation process. c). sediments and other matter were deposited in layers before lithification. d). the rock was stretched horizontally by the pressure from surrounding rocks. e). layers of hot liquid in the rocks cooled and solidified at different tempatures