Question

Which of the following describes a 'gene' correctly?
(A). Genes are located on chromosome
(B). Gene is a discrete particle
(C). Recombination can happen within a gene
(D). One gene can encode more than one polypeptide
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (D) only.
• C. (B), (C) and (D) only.
• D. (A), (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

Mendel's "discrete particle" concept has been replaced by the modern molecular understanding of genes as continuous, spliceable DNA segments.
This excludes (B), leading directly to option (D).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D