Question

genes had been absent on the chromosomes
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Answer 1

Explanation:

If Genes had been absent on the chromosomes then the offspring would not have been looking or behaving like the parent A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity.

Chromosomes are paired long chains within a cell nucleus that are composed of genes (about 20,000 genes per chromosome pair), which are made up of the chemical substance called DNA.

Answer 2

Answer:

If genes had been absent on the chromosome, then the offspring will not look or behave like his/her parents.....the cell will not be able to make all of what it needs and functionality will be decreased or lost.....

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