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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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________ is a segment of the DNA that codes for a specific trait
Options
A RNA
B Gene
Correct Answer
C Chromosome
D Locus
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A gene is a specific sequence of DNA that contains the instructions to make a particular protein or RNA molecule, which in turn determines a specific trait. A chromosome is a long DNA molecule containing many genes. A locus is the physical location of a gene on a chromosome.

Hint

This is the fundamental unit of heredity.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1207 of 2556
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