Selecting the Exception Four of the Five Answers Listed Below

question 12

Multiple Choice

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below provide evidence that genes are located on chromosomes. Select the exception.

• A) the chromosome number is cut in half by meiosis
• B) original chromosome number is restored by fertilization
• C) some genes tend to be inherited together
• D) environmental factors may influence gene expression
• E) there are two sets of chromosomes, one maternal and one paternal in diploid forms

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Definitions:

Anti-aromatic

Refers to cyclic compounds that do not follow the rules of aromaticity, often being less stable due to their electronic structure.

Nitrophenol

An organic compound consisting of a phenol group in which one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced by a nitro group (-NO2).

Acceptable Name

A name for a chemical compound that conforms to the rules of a recognized naming system like IUPAC, making it suitable for scientific communication.

O-toluic Acid

An aromatic carboxylic acid derivative of toluene with the carboxyl group in the ortho position relative to the methyl group.