Role of Genes in Heredity

Very Easy Biology Genetics

In genetics, the basic unit of heredity is known as a gene. Genes are segments of DNA that carry the instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms and many viruses. Each gene occupies a specific location on a chromosome and can have different forms known as alleles.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of genes in heredity?

Genes are made of proteins that determine an organism's traits.

Genes are segments of RNA that only exist during protein synthesis.

Genes are units of heredity that are passed from parents to offspring.

Genes are separate entities that do not affect the development of an organism.

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