NEET BIOLOGY

GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

GENETIC BASIS OF INHERITANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best describes the relationship between inherited traits and genes?
A
An individual’s inherited traits are based on a person’s environment, and the traits change over time.
B
. An individual’s inherited traits are determined by genes, which are located inside a person’s chromosomes
C
. Inherited traits are determined by a person’s health and nutrition.
D
. Inherited traits are determined only by a person’s maternal parent.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement best describes the relationship between inherited traits and genes? An individual’s inherited traits are determined by genes, which are located inside a person’s chromosomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Genetics includes all the traits that you have that are encoded into your genes. A genetic trait is a trait you have a gene for. Inheritable traits are genetic traits, and so heredity is described by genetics. If your mother and father pass on the gene for blue eyes, then you will have blue eyes because of heredity.

Detailed explanation-3: -So the relationship between genes and chromosomes is that there are multiple genes located on a chromosome. Therefore, the correct answer is (A). The relationship between genes and chromosomes is that there are many genes located on a single chromosome.

Detailed explanation-4: -DNA, genes and chromosomes work together to make you who you are. Chromosomes carry DNA in cells. DNA is responsible for building and maintaining your human structure. Genes are segments of your DNA, which give you physical characteristics that make you unique.

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