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Where are genes located? What is the chemical nature of genes

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Genes are located on chromosomes. They are linear segment of DNA which codes for proteins. They are basic unit of hereditary. They are the means of passing characters/ traits to one generation to other. They can be dominant or recessive depending upon how they express themselves.

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