Introduction:
DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid made up of
Answer to Problem 1FIB
Correct answer:
The genetic material of all living organism is DNA, which is contained in chromosomes. A gene is a part of a chromosome found at a specific place or locus. Alternate forms of gene are called alleles.
Explanation of Solution
DNA plays an important role in everyone’s life. DNA is the genetic material that is present inside the nucleus of the cell. Short segment of DNA are called as genes. These genes are responsible for the features that an individual inherit from his parents. Genes are the segments that are used in research nowadays. Genes are present on the chromosomes. Chromosomes are present inside the nucleus in compact form. An allele is the different form of gene, which is located at different position or locus.
Thus, all life form has DNA as their genetic material. Different forms of genes are known as alleles.
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