What is the relationship among DNA, a gene, and a chromosome A) A chromosome contains hundreds of genes, which - Biology - Heredity and Evolution

Question

What is the relationship among DNA, a gene, and a chromosome?
A) A chromosome contains hundreds of genes, which are composed of
DNA
B) A chromosome contains hundreds of genes, which are composed of
protein
C) A gene contains hundreds of chromosomes, which are composed of
protein
D) A gene is composed of DNA, but there is no relationship to a
chromosome
E) A gene contains hundreds of chromosomes, which are composed of
DNA

Fakeha Anis · Accepted Answer

Dear student,
Please find below the answer:

The correct option is (a)

Chromosomes are long thread-like structures present in the
nucleus of a cell which contains hereditary information of the cell
(genes)
Genes are the part of a chromosome and made up of DNA It
controls the appearance of a set of hereditary characteristics
DNA is a chemical in the chromosomes which carries the
hereditary characters in a coded form from one generation to the
next generation

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