Put the following in order from largest to smallest..

Chromosome, Gene, DNA

DNA, Chromosome, Gene

Chromosome, Gene, DNA

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The correct order from largest to smallest is:

Chromosome, DNA, Gene

Here's a brief explanation of each:

  1. Chromosome: A structure within cells that contains DNA and associated proteins; it carries genetic information.
  2. DNA: The molecule that contains the genetic information; it is made up of sequences of nucleotides.
  3. Gene: A segment of DNA that contains the instructions to make a specific protein or set of proteins; it is a functional unit of heredity.

So, the correct order is Chromosome, DNA, Gene.