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Genes are segments of DNA that contain the code for a specific protein.

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Q. Assertion [A]: Genes are the segments of DNA molecule.

Reason [R]: Genes carry information for protein synthesis.

Q. Select the statements that describe characteristics of genes.
(i) Genes are specific sequence of bases in a DNA molecule.
(ii) A gene does not code for proteins.
(iii) In individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome.
(iv) Each chromosome has only one gene.

Q. Select the statements that are true for genes.

i. Genes are specific sequences of nucleotides in a DNA molecule.
ii. A gene does not store information for protein synthesis.
iii. In individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome.
iv. Each chromosome has only one gene.
v. Genome identification is the basis of DNA fingerprinting.

Q. Assertion :Genes are stretches of DNA that make up the different codes for the different proteins. Reason: DNA is the complex bio molecule made up of sugars,phosphorus and nitrogen bases.

Q. The amino acid sequences of a bacterial protein and a human protein carrying out similar function are found to be 60% identical. However, the DNA sequences of the genes coding for these proteins are only 45% identical. This is because

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