Which structure is the basic unit of inheritance

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2 answers:

bagirrra123 [75]2 years ago

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DNA is the basic unit of inheritance

A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA. Some genes act as instructions to make molecules called proteins.

Burka [1]2 years ago

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MARAMENDOZA3434 is right, but for EXAMPLE: if a child was born but two different men were questioned on who was the father, they would have to give some part of DNA in order to find out which man has DNA to the child

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