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Which of the following is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms?

Option: 1

Genotype


Option: 2

Phenotype


Option: 3

Chromosome

 


Option: 4

 Gene


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A gene is the basic unit of heredity. It is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for the production of a specific protein or functional RNA molecule. Genes are responsible for the traits and characteristics that are passed down from parents to offspring.

Option 4 is the correct answer.

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