Biology
Grade-9
Easy
Question
Which of the following is known as the carrier of hereditary
- DNA
- Genes
- Chromosome
- All the above
Hint:
All the above
The correct answer is: All the above
Chromosomes are called 'carriers' of heredity because they contain genes that determine all the characteristics of an organism. Genes are made up of DNA which is the genetic material responsible for carrying information from one generation to the next.
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