State a comparison between the behaviour of chromosomes and genes.

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(N/A) The comparison between the behaviour of chromosomes and genes is based on the Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance,which states that genes are located on chromosomes and follow similar patterns of segregation and independent assortment during meiosis.
$A$. Chromosomes $B$. Genes
$(1)$ Occur in pairs. $(1)$ Occur in pairs.
$(2)$ Segregate at the time of gamete formation such that only one of each pair is transmitted to a gamete. $(2)$ Segregate at gamete formation and only one of each pair is transmitted to a gamete.
$(3)$ Independent pairs segregate independently of each other. $(3)$ One pair segregates independently of another pair.

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