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Four friends were talking about human DNA, genes, and chromosomes. They each had different ideas about where these structures were found. This is what they said.


Bella: "I think DNA is found on genes."

Kyra: "I think chromosomes are found on genes."

Kurt: "I think genes are found on DNA."

Joan: "I think chromosomes are found on DNA."


Who is correct? Explain why you think so.

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fredrick22091

Kurt: " I think genes are found on DNA." Because genes are actually coded by the base sequence of a DNA strand.

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Four friends were talking about human DNA, genes, and chromosomes with each have a different idea about and the correct one is - Kurt: "I think genes are found on DNA."

The body of organisms is made up of cells and each cell has genetic material present in the nucleus that is DNA. DNA is a nucleic acid that makes a chromosome with proteins.

  • Genes are segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that contain the code for a specific protein that functions in one or more types of cells in the body.
  • Chromosomes are structures within cells that contain a person's genes.
  • Genes are contained in chromosomes, which are in the cell nucleus.

Thus, the correct one is -  Kurt: "I think genes are found on DNA."

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