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1. Select the statements that describe the characteristics of genes (i) genes are a 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)

ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

Soln:

The answer is (b) (i) and (iii)

Explanation:

Statement ii) is wrong because genes code for specific proteins. Statement 4 is wrong because chromosomes have any number of genes.

Science · Class 10