Position of a gene on chromosome is called

Locus

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The correct option is C Locus

In the chromosomes, genes are arranged in a sequence and are linked with one another and the phenomenon is called Linkage. Genes are the units of heredity. They were located on a specific place in chromosomes called ‘Loci’.
So, the correct option is ‘Locus’.

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The position of a gene on a chromosome is called locus.

A	B
a) Phenotype	i) Position of a gene on chromosome.
b) Genotype	ii) Genetic makeup of an organism.
	iii) Physical expression of gene.
	iv) Position of chromosome on gene.

The position occupied by a gene or a factor on a chromosome is called:

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