The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance States That

question 67

Multiple Choice

The chromosome theory of inheritance states that

• A) chromosomes are made of DNA.
• B) genes are located on chromosomes.
• C) genes are inherited.
• D) patterns of inheritance are based on probability.

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