According to the chromosomal theory of inheritance, the contrasting pair of genes are known as
A
DNA
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B
RNA
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C
Proteins
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D
Allele
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Solution
The correct option is D Allele The chromosomal theory of inheritance was proposed by Mendel. This theory states that there are certain factors which are passed on from one generation to the next in pairs. These factors were later described as the genes. There are two alleles of genes which are present on the homologous chromosomes. One of the alleles is obtained from the mother and the other allele is obtained from the father. These alleles represent the contrasting pair for the same character, like tall and dwarf for character height.