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Molecular Basis of Inheritance — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYMolecular Basis of Inheritance2 Marks
Question
List the three major functions of a gene.
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Answer

Three major functions of a gene are:
  1. It should be able to store information and to express itself when required.
  2. It should be heritable from one generation to next.
  3. It should be autocatalytic, i.e., should be able to produce its own replica.

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