Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 5TY
Which of the following are listed in order from largest, most inclusive, to smallest?
a. genome–chromosome–
b. gene–nucleotide–chromosome–genome
c. chromosome–genome–nucleotide–gene
d. genome–chromosome–gene–nucleotide
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