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Which statement about genetic material is correct?(1 point)
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Genes encode deoxyribonucleic acid.
Genes encode deoxyribonucleic acid.

Chromatids contain chromosomes.
Chromatids contain chromosomes.

Centromeres connect two chromosomes.
Centromeres connect two chromosomes.

Chromosomes are made up of genes
Chromosomes are made up of genes
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Answer 1

The correct statement about genetic material is:

Chromosomes are made up of genes.

Here's a brief explanation of each option:

1. Genes encode deoxyribonucleic acid. - This statement is misleading; genes are segments of DNA, not the other way around.

2. Chromatids contain chromosomes. - This is incorrect; chromatids are identical halves of a duplicated chromosome.

3. Centromeres connect two chromosomes. - This is also incorrect; centromeres connect two sister chromatids of a single chromosome.

4. Chromosomes are made up of genes. - This statement is correct; chromosomes are structures that contain many genes.

Thus, choose the last option.