Question

    Which of the following is the basic unit of inheritance in living organisms which controls the transfer of hereditary characteristics from parents to offspring? 

    A DNA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Gene Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Chromosome Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Cell Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Genes are hereditary markers from which derive various characteristics like skin color, height, etc. Each DNA molecule consists of sequences of Genes. Each gene is a particular set of instructions for specific functions. Each gene naturally consists of a sequence of nucleotides and base pairs.

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