Protect the DNA’ basically means that the nucleotide sequence that makes up the gene has to be conserved because it is the ‘specific sequence’ of nucleotides that will actually code for a particular protein.
a. True
b. False.

True

Explanation:

A DNA molecule is composed of the nitrogenous bases stacked inside the two backbones made up of the phosphate and sugar molecules. The nitrogenous bases form the nucleotide which when read in the triplets called codons code for specific amino acid and then form proteins.

If we say that we have to protect the DNA than it means that we have to conserve the DNA molecule. Conserving the DNA molecule means that the sequence of nucleotide which codes for specific proteins must be conserved as it is the protein molecule that is essential for survival.

Thus, true is correct.

sheep is a herbivore animal whereas grasshopper belongs to the class chordates but both of them feed on greens.  

if grasshopper and sheep feeding on a pasture land, i do not think both of them will have any impact on each other. however, the number of the species can make difference. since sheep feed on greens, there is a possibility there left no pasture land for the grasshoppers or they may get extinct.