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Question
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
Options
For every hormone there is a gene.
For every protein there is a gene.
For production of every enzyme there is a gene.
For every molecule of fat there is a gene
Solution
For every molecule of fat there is a gene
Explanation -
Hormones and enzymes are made up of proteins and the formation of any particular protein. It is also controlled by a particular gene. Fat formation does not depend on genes. Every protein enzyme and hormone is controlled by a specific gene whereas fats are not controlled by genes.
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