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Question

Ultimate biological unit which controls heredity is called

A
Genome
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Chromosome
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C
Genotype
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D
Gene
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Solution

The correct option is D Gene
Genes
  • Gene is a small stretch of DNA that is the ultimate unit of heredity.
  • It consists of a specific sequence of nucleotides that code for a specific protein that influences a specific character in the body.

Final answer:

(d) Gene

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