Question

Genes: Group of answer choices a) are segments of DNA that code for proteins b) are located on chromosomes c) come in pairs but segregate during the formation of gametes d) assort independently of each other if they are on different chromosomes e) all of the above are true

Answer 1

Answer:

e) all of the above are true

Explanation:

Genes are the stretch of DNA that code for a specific polypeptide chain. Genes are present in linear order on the chromosomes. A diploid organism has two alleles of a gene. The two alleles of a gene separate from each other during the segregation of sister chromatids in anaphase-II of meiosis.

This results in the presence of one allele for each gene in a gamete. Also, the alleles of two different genes segregate in a random way and produce new combinations of genes in the progeny. Random segregation of alleles of two genes occurs when they are present at different chromosomes.