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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)

Genes are stretches of DNA found on the 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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