Genes
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Genes: Overview
In this topic, we will learn about genes and their functions. It discusses the characteristics determined by genes. We will also learn the reasons for the hereditary of characteristics from parents to offsprings.
Important Questions on Genes
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A comparison between the behaviour of chromosomes and genes
A | B |
Occurs in pairs. | Occurs in pairs. |
Segregate at the time of gamete formation such that only one of each pair is transmitted to a gamete. | Segregate at gamete formation and only one of each pair is transmitted to a gamete. |
Independent pairs segregate independently of each other. | One pair segregates independently of another pair |
Can you tell which of these columns A or B represent the chromosome, and which represent gene? How did you decide?









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Which is the exception to colinearity of genetic code?




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What are the parts of a eukaryotic gene?

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What are the characteristics of a eukaryotic gene?


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What function does DNA perform in eukaryotes?



