(i) Name the carrier of heredity.

(ii) Mention the practical utility of genetics.

i) Gene is the carrier of heredity. Genes are present on the chromosomes which code for different characters. Genes play a very important role in passing the information from one generation to another.

ii) Genetics is used for sex determination in humans. E.g.- It is important in finding the parent of the child as the child will have one set of similar genes as that of parents.


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