Genes are segments of chromosomes that code for protein synthesis. Even though in the process, genes do form amino-acids, the final target is to synthesize proteins that play several roles in the cell. Genes are packed in chromosomes so they can fit the cell, otherwise, they would be too long to do so.
Lithospheric plates are part of a planetary scale thermal convection system. The energy source for plate tectonics is Earth's internal heat while the forces moving the plates are the “ridge push” and “slab pull” gravity forces
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