...Beauty, cleaning, DIY tips and more - free to join!
   Login   Contact us   Site map   Puzzle Club   Ask a question    Newsletter

What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?


Question asked by: knowitall
No photo yet
Genes are more basic.

Specifically, genes are the the fundamental unit of heredity in terms of physical representation.

As such they are a segment of DNA.

The relationship is that genes are contained by, and arranged along the length of, the chromosome.




By: Unknown
star star star star
Average rating for this answer is 4 / 5

Rate Answer
Comment or provide your answer to this question
No comments have been added to this question "What is the relationship between genes and chromosomes?".
 Ask a New Question

 Find out more about Biology

 Biology Questions and Answers

 genes and DNA and ATP Questions and Answers

 Next question: in what way is the understanding of the biological concept of species important for understanding evolution?

random member pics
Become a Member! It's Free >>>

Puzzles

Question Keywords

genes  chromosomes  relationship  

More Questions:

Why Do We Need Oxygen?
What Is The Difference Between DNA And RNA?
Why Are Viruses Not Considered To Beliving Things