Question : Assertion (A) : In individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome. Reason (R ) : A gene does not code for a protein.

Question : Assertion (A) : In individuals of a given species, a specif

1.	Question : Assertion (A) : In individuals of a given species, a specific gene is located on a particular chromosome. Reason (R ) : A gene does not code for a protein.
Answer» Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of the ASSERTION. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of the assertion. (A) is true but (R) is false. (A) is false but (R) is true. Solution :A GENE codes for a polypeptide. All individuals of a SPECIES will have same genetic makeup - regarding the location of a gene on a CHROMOSOME.