10 grade science
Where are genes located?(a) Cell membrane(b) Golgi apparatus(c) Plastid(d) Chromosome
Where are genes located?(a) Cell membrane(b) Golgi apparatus(c) Plastid(d) Chromosome
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The correct answer is (d) Chromosome.
Genes are segments of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) that contain the instructions for building and maintaining an organism. They are located within the chromosomes, which are structures found in the nucleus of a cell. Chromosomes are thread-like structures made up of DNA and proteins.
Within a chromosome, genes are arranged in a linear fashion. Each gene occupies a specific position called a locus on a chromosome. The human body has 23 pairs of chromosomes, including one pair of sex chromosomes (XX for females and XY for males), which carry the majority of our genes.
It's important to note that while genes are primarily located within the chromosomes, they can also be found in other cellular compartments, such as mitochondria. However, the majority of genes are housed within the chromosomes found in the cell nucleus.
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