Select the statements that describe characteristics of genes : (i) genes are specific sequences of bases in a DNA molecule. (ii) a gene does not code for proteins. (iii) in individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome. (iv) each chromosome has only one gene..

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(i) and (iii) Explanation: A gene is the section in a DNA on a chromosome that codes for the formation of a protein, controlling a specific characteristic of the organism. The two genes which are responsible for a particular characteristic are always present on the corresponding position of the pair of chromosomes. There are thousands of genes on a chromosome, which control various characteristics of an organism.

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