Asked by Alexander Baisden on May 21, 2024
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A gene is physically located on a(n)
A) chromosome.
B) transfer RNA.
C) enzyme.
D) protein.
E) nucleus.
Chromosome
The structure that transmits the genetic material from one generation to the next; composed of condensed chromatin; each species has a particular number of chromosomes that is passed on to the next generation.
Gene
A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
Enzyme
Biological molecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.
- Identify the organizational and operational characteristics of DNA.
Verified Answer
GA
Giecelle AbatayoMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Genes are segments of DNA that are located on chromosomes. Each chromosome carries many genes, and the specific location of a gene on a chromosome is called a locus. Transfer RNA, enzymes, and proteins are all involved in the expression and regulation of genes, but they are not the physical location of the genes themselves. The nucleus is the compartment within the cell where chromosomes are located, but not all parts of the nucleus contain genes.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the organizational and operational characteristics of DNA.