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  • Select the statements that describe characteristics of genes (i) genes are specific sequence of bases in a DNA molecule (ii) a gene does not code for proteins  (iii) in individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome

 Select the statements that describe characteristics of genes 
(i) genes are a specific sequence of bases in a DNA molecule 
(ii) a gene does not code for proteins 
(iii) in individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome 
(iv) each chromosome has only one gene 

(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (i) and (iii) 

(c) (i) and (iv)

(d) (ii) and (iv)

Answers (1)

Answer: (b)

Solution:
Genes are stretches of DNA found on chromosomes of a cell. A gene contains information for making proteins in a cell. A specific gene is located on a particular chromosome in individuals of a given species.

Therefore, option (b) is correct.

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