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Introduction: The functional and basic unit of heredity is known as a gene. The gene is found on the
Answer to Problem 1SQ
Correct answer: c. Gametes pass the genetic code from parent to offspring.
Explanation of Solution
Reason for the correct answer:
The gametes are called sex cells, both the male and female gametes have inherited traits. The male and female gametes fuse together and pass their genetic code to their offspring.
Option c. is given as “Gametes pass the genetic code from parent to offspring”.
Hence, the correct answer is option c.
Reasons for incorrect answers:
Option a. is given as “Gametes are diploid”.
The gametes are haploid in nature, both the male and female sex cells fuse together to form a diploid cell. Therefore, option a is incorrect.
Option b. is given as “Gametes are produced through mitosis”.
Gametes are never formed in mitosis, they are produced through meiosis. Both the sex gametes are fused form a zygote. Therefore, option b is incorrect.
Option d. is given as “Gametes are found in every tissue of the body”.
The gametes are only found in the sex organs of the organisms. Therefore, option d is incorrect.
Hence, options a., b., and d. are incorrect.
The gametes are the sex cells that fuse together to form a zygote and pass the genetic code from one generation to another generation.
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