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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question
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According to the molecular definition, what is a gene?
Options
A Any sequence of non-coding nuclear DNA
B A segment of DNA containing instructions for building a functional product (protein or RNA)
Correct Answer
C An exclusively protein-coding locus on a eukaryotic autosome
D A triplet codon on messenger RNA
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The molecular definition of a gene is a segment of DNA that contains instructions for building functional products such as proteins or non-coding RNAs.

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Question Info

Course: BIO 201
Topic: Genetics 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 204 of 285
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