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Select the statements that describe characteristics of genes :
(i) genes are specific sequence of bases in a DNA molecule
(ii) a gene does not code for proteins
(iii) in individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome
(iv) each chromosome has only one gene

A

(i) and (ii)

B

(i) and (iii)

C

(i) and (iv)

D

(ii) and (iv)

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B
A gene codes for a protein, and a chromosome can have many genes.
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