JAMB Biology 2009 Question 3

Question 3

Chromosomes, DNA and Sex Linkage

In a cell, the genes are carried by

  1. A.nuclear membranes
  2. B.chromatin threads
  3. C.lysosomes
  4. D.mitochondria.
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Answer: B (chromatin threads)

Explanation

Chromatin threads are the DNA in the nucleus; they coil up to form chromosomes, and the genes are sections of this DNA.