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  • 03-12-2019
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The basic hereditary unit of information in biology is the
A. cell
B. gene
C. chromosome
D. genome
E. gamete

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  • 03-12-2019

Answer: Option B

Explanation: A gene is the specific portion or sequence on the DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) that is able code for a functional protein. Thus, the entire DNA sequence in each cell consists of several genes and some non-coding portions that all makes up the complete hereditary information usually called genome.

Observe this linear chain

Cell -> Chromosomes -> DNA -> Gene.

The above illustrates that a gene is the basic carrier of hereditary information.

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