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Are genes the units of inheritance?


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Genes:

  1. Genes are segments of DNA that contain codes for protein synthesis.
  2. Genes play an important role in determining the traits of an individual. These traits are passed on from parents to offspring.
  3. Genes are considered as the units of inheritance. They are made up of DNA that carries the genetic information of an organism.

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