The correct answer is option A. Carrying the genetic code and determining an organism's structure and function are the functions of DNA. It is the hereditary material in almost all other organisms. The information in a DNA is stored as codes that is composed of chemical bases.
Serous membrane is a thin membrane with two layers that lines and covers the wall and organs of the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities, these organs includes the heart, lungs and the body cavity. Its role is to prevent friction between the organ and the body cavity wall. The membrane is formed by simple squamous epithelium which are filled with connective tissues.
A catalyst decreases the activation energy and increases reaction rate that is needed.