Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Chromosome Theory

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the chromosome theory of inheritance as it was understood in the early 20th century?

• A) Individuals inherit particular chromosomes attached to genes.
• B) Mendelian genes are at specific loci on the chromosome and, in turn, segregate during meiosis.
• C) No more than a single pair of chromosomes can be found in a healthy normal cell.
• D) Natural selection acts on certain chromosome combinations rather than on genes.

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