The chromosome theory of inheritance states that
A)genes are located on chromosomes.
B)chromosomes replicate before cell division.
C)alleles of a gene segregate during cell division.
D)chromosomes consist of DNA.
E)different chromosomes assort independently of one another.

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The chromosome theory of inheritance states that genes are located on chromosomes.

Answer: C 
 The chromosome theory of inheritance also states that alleles of a gene segregate during cell division.

Answer: E 
 The chromosome theory of inheritance also states that different chromosomes assort independently of one another. However, this choice is not as specific as A or C.

The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance States That