Which of the following describe the characteristics of genes?

Genes are specific sequence of bases in a DNA molecule.

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A gene does not code for proteins.

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In individuals of a given species, specific gene is located on a particular chromosome.

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Both A and C.

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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and C.
Two things are important for genes: their location and the sequence of bases. At a molecular level, genes are of particular sequences of the nucleotide present at a particular location of chromosomes. It carries information from parents to children and determines the heredity characters in the offspring.

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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.

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Select the statements that describe characteristics of genes.

(i) Genes are the 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.

(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

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Correct the following statements if there is any mistake.

(a) The four nitrogenous bases in the DNA are Guanine, Thiamine, Adrenaline and Cytosine.

(b) Genes are specific sequences of bases on a chromosome.

(d) Nucleosomes are groups of cysteine molecules surrounded by DNA strands.

(e) If there are 46 chromosomes in a cell, there will be 23 chromatin fibres inside the nucleus during interphase.

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