Question

Read the following terms and select the pair that is related to the inheritance of characters?

• A. cell wall and cell membrane
• B. chromosome and mitochondria
• C. chloroplast and cell membrane
• D. chromosome and genes

Answer 1

The correct option is D

chromosome and genes

The correct option is D.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. A gene is a genetic unit because it is made of DNA.
2. Chromosomes are composed of DNA containing many genes.
3. Each gene contains a specific set of instructions for a specific purpose or protein-coding.
4. Chromosomes are protein-coding thread-like aggregates in which DNA in the cell nucleus is densely packed.
5. It can also be designated as a DNA molecule that contains some or all of the genetic material of the organism.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

The cell wall and membrane play a role in protecting the movement of substances inside the cell.

Option B:

Mitochondria are involved in energy production.

Option C:

Chloroplasts are photosynthetic sites in plants.

Final Answer: Chromosomes and genes are related to personality inheritance.