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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

(i) and (iii)

Genes are specific sequences of bases that are present on chromosomes found in nucleus of DNA.

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