Question

11.Assertion (A): Chromosomes are responsible for the transfer of characteristics from parents to offspring.Reason (R): Chromosomes are present in the nucleus. *​

Answer 1

Answer:

chrosomes are present in the nucleas and transfer of chromosomes in the process of zygote formation

Answer 2

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

• Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of all plant cells and animal cells.
• Chromosomes are thread like structure.
• DNA and protein are the major components of Chromosomes.
• DNA has the information required for the physiological, biochemical and sexual activities of a cell.
• This information is passed from one generation to next generation.
• Hence, the given two statements are correct.
• But, there is no link between the location of the chromosome and the transfer of characteristics from parents to offspring.