What Is the Relationship Between Genes and Chromosomes

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?

• A)Chromosomes are proteins that carry genes made of DNA.
• B)Genes are the proteins encoded by chromosomes.
• C)Genes are the proteins around which DNA chromosomes are packaged.
• D)A chromosome is a DNA molecule with many genes.

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