Choose the correct statement from the following given statements.

Genes are located on the chromosomes.

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Cell is located in the nucleus.

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Chromosomes are located in the nucleolus.

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Cell membrane surrounds the nucleus.

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Solution

The correct option is A Genes are located on the chromosomes.
A gene is a segment of DNA that carries information from parents to children and determines the heredity characters in the offspring. Genes are organized and packaged in units called “chromosomes.” Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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