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Which option explains why genes are sections of chromosomes, but chromosomes are not made up of genes?

a. Genes are partly in chromosomes and partly in proteins.Genes are partly in chromosomes and partly in proteins. , ,

b. Each chromosome is its own, single gene.Each chromosome is its own, single gene.

c. Genes are partly in chromosomes and partly in DNA.Genes are partly in chromosomes and partly in DNA.

d. There are sections of chromosomes that are not genes.There are sections of chromosomes that are not genes. , ,

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Answer:

A chromosome is made of a very long strand of DNA and contains many genes (hundreds to thousands). ... The genes on each chromosome are arranged in a particular sequence, and each gene has a particular location on the chromosome (called its locus).

Step-by-step explanation:

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