Question

Genes are a part of___________ and are responsible for hereditary traits.

Answer 1

Genes

1. They are located on the chromosome.
2. The smallest hereditary unit which gets transferred from one generation to another directing a specific function is called as gene.

DNA

1. Deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) is composed of two polynucleotide chains.
2. DNA carries genetic information from one generation to another.
3. Gene is a segment of DNA.

Final answer: Genes are a part of DNA and are responsible for hereditary traits.