Question

Which of the following statements are correct about the genes?
(A) Genes are located on chromosomes
(B) Split genes are composed of exons only
(C) Genes move from one linkage group to another
(D) Chromosomes with identical arms on which genes are located are known as isochromosomes
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), and (D) only
• B. (A), (C), and (D) only
• C. (A) and (D) only
• D. (A), (B), and (C) only

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(A), (B), and (D) only

Answer 2

(A) True - Genes are located on chromosomes;
(B) False - Split genes contain both exons and introns;
(C) False - Genes do not change linkage groups in normal situations;
(D) True - Isochromosomes have identical arms.