Chromosomes contain hereditary units called as

Genes

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The correct option is A Genes
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 as “chromosomes.”

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Complete the following sentences by choosing the appropriate words from the brackets.

(Inheritance, sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction, chromosomes, DNA, RNA, gene)

a. Hereditary characters are transferred from parents to offsprings by ............, hence they are said to be structural and functional units of heredity.

b. Organisms produced by ............ show minor variations.

c. The component which is in the nuclei of cells and carries the hereditary characteristics is called .............

d. Chromosomes are mainly made up of .............

e. Organisms produced through ............ show major variations.

Q. Choose the correct statement.
A) Chromosomal theory of inheritance supports dominance.
B) Chromosomes are the hereditary unit which exists with multiple characters known as an allele.

C) The Mendelian factor is located on the chromosomes.

Q. According to the chromosomal theory of inheritance, the hereditary unit which occurs in pair is known as

Fill in the blanks :
(a) ___ consists of membranous sacs and secretes 40 types of digestive enzymes.
(b) ___ is surrounded by microtubules, located near the nucleus.
(c) Very thin flexible, living membrane which is differentially permeable, is called ___
(d) More than 1000 chromosomes are found in the nucleus of certain ___
(e) ___ are hereditary units.
(f) ___ is a plastid which stores starch.

Q. Assertion :Chromosomes are known as hereditary vehicles. Reason: The chromosomes are capable of self-reproduction and maintaining morphological and physiological properties through successive generations.

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Chromosomes contain hereditary units called as

The correct option is A GenesA 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 as “chromosomes.”

The correct option is A Genes
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 as “chromosomes.”