Question

which of the following incorrectly matches the term with its location?
dna is found in a chromosome.
chromosomes are found in the nucleus of a cell.
genes are located in a nucleotide.
nitrogen bases are located in the central rungs of a dna ladder.

Explanation:

DNA is made up of nucleotides. Genes are segments of DNA. Nucleotides are the building - blocks of DNA, not the other way around where genes are located in a nucleotide. DNA is found in chromosomes, chromosomes are in the cell nucleus, and nitrogen bases form the central rungs of the DNA double - helix (DNA ladder).

Answer:

C. Genes are located in a nucleotide.