PATHOLOGY MCQ
GENETICS AND DISEASE
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Question
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Genes are located
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only in chromosomes.
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in inherited traits.
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in cytoplasm.
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only in sex cells.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Genes are contained in chromosomes, which are in the cell nucleus. A chromosome contains hundreds to thousands of genes. Every normal human cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46 chromosomes. A trait is any gene-determined characteristic and is often determined by more than one gene.
Detailed explanation-2: -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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