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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

Genes are units of hereditary and are responsible for inheritance. Genes controls the expression of a trait or a character in an organism. Genes are located on the chromosomes inside the nucleus of the cell.

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