[Campbell Biology P.343] What is the fundamental relationship between genes and chromosomes ... | Practice Question

What is the fundamental relationship between genes and chromosomes as depicted in the central diagram of the page?

  • A: Genes are made of chromosomes.
  • B: Genes are located on chromosomes.
  • C: Each gene is a different chromosome.
  • D: Chromosomes are alternative versions of genes.

Explanation

The main point of the chapter introduction and the diagrams especially Figure 15.1 showing a fluorescently tagged gene is to establish that genes are segments of DNA located at specific positions loci along chromosomes.