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Which of these best distinguishes 'gene' from 'chromosome' as used in the chapter? DNA structure that carries many genes

Question
Which of these best distinguishes 'gene' from 'chromosome' as used in the chapter? DNA structure that carries many genes
A gene is a section of DNA coding for one protein; a chromosome is a larger, independent
A gene and a chromosome are exactly the same thing
A chromosome is smaller than a single gene
Genes exist only in animals, chromosomes only in plants
Answer
A gene is a section of DNA coding for one protein; a chromosome is a larger, independent
Detailed Explanation
A gene is a specific DNA segment coding for one protein, while a chromosome is a larger independent DNA structure that carries many such genes.
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