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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

Question
CBSEENBI12047471

Which of the following are not the functions of genes?

I. Cell division

II. Structure and metabolism control

III. Carrier of hereditary information

IV. Provide proof for crossing over

  • I, II, III and IV

  • I, III and IV

  • I, II and III

  • II, III and IV

Solution

C.

I, II and III

Gene fucntions are as follows:

(i) Genes are the units of inheritance

(ii) They control the morphology and physiology of individuals.

(iii) Their replication is essential for cell division.

(iv) Reshuffling of genes during sexual reproduction produces variations.