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pane00

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on: Jun 28, 2018
Which statement best describes the relationship between genes and chromosomes?
 
  a. Chromosomes and genes are completely independent of each other.
  b. Genes are involved in meiosis only, and chromosomes are involved in mitosis only.
  c. Chromosomes are composed of genes, which are DNA segments controlling heredity.
  d. Absence of a single gene is unimportant; absence of a chromosome results in cell death.

Question 2

The chestnut-sized structure surrounding the male urethra, just below the urinary bladder, is known as the:
 
  a. Prostate gland
  b. Testis
  c. Seminal vesicle
  d. Glans penis


matt95

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A gene can be described as a single bead and a chromosome as a string of beads. Chromosomes are made up of chains of genes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The chestnut-sized structure surrounding the male urethra, just below the urinary bladder, is known as the prostate gland.


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