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Cell - structure and functions — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCell - structure and functions2 Marks
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What are genes? Where are genes located?
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Answer

Gene is a unit of inheritance in living organisms. It controls the transfer of a hereditary characteristic from parents to offspring. Genes are located on chromosomes.

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