A gene is a:(a) hybrid (b) heritable trait(c) pure breed (d) part of a chromosome that transmits a trait

Academic Biology NCERT Class 10

Correct Answer: (d) part of a chromosome that transmits a trait

Explanation:

A gene can be defined as a unit of heredity, present on chromosomes, responsible for transmitting parents characteristics to their offsprings during reproduction.

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