Which sentence correctly describes the relationship between DNA, genes, and chromosomes? A gene is a segment on the DNA. DNA is

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Which sentence correctly describes the relationship between DNA, genes, and chromosomes? A gene is a segment on the DNA. DNA is

wrapped in proteins to form a chromosome. A chromosome is a segment on the DNA. DNA is wrapped in proteins to form a gene. DNA is a segment on a chromosome. Chromosomes are wrapped in proteins to form a gene.

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kotykmax [81] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-24T17:27:23+03:00

<h2>Answer:</h2>

The correct statement is option A which is, "A gene is a segment on the DNA. DNA is wrapped in proteins to form a chromosome".

<h3>Explanation:</h3>

A gene is the part of DNA in the nucleus which encodes for the specific trait in the body. DNA is the nucleotide sequence which is the blue print for the whole organism. It contains genes for all the structures and functions in the body.
So it is very long sequence containing the million of genes. So in nucleus it is present in compress form. It is wrapped on the histones proteins and condense and supersondense into a specific structure which is known as chromosome.

jeyben [28] · Answer 2 · 2022-05-24T18:31:38+03:00

jeyben [28]3 years ago

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Answer:

A gene is a segment on the DNA. DNA is wrapped in proteins to form a chromosome

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