Question

two students were discussing inheritance in science class. both students knew that genes and chromosomes had something to do with human inheritance. the students came up with four explanations of what genes do in the process of inheritance. which is the best explanation of what genes do?
a genes directly cause physical changes in our cells nuclei. the nuclei then produce our traits.
b genes make chromosomes and chromosomes make up our organs, which give us the traits we inherit.
c genes are on the chromosomes and genes provide instructions to cells on how to make our traits.
d genes directly cause physical changes to our chromosomes; then the chromosomes produce our traits.

Explanation:

Genes are segments of DNA located on chromosomes. They carry the genetic information and provide instructions to cells. These instructions are crucial for the development, functioning, and reproduction of organisms. Traits are characteristics of an organism, and genes play a fundamental role in determining these traits by providing the necessary instructions to cells.

Answer:

C. Genes are on the chromosomes and genes provide instructions to cells on how to make our traits.