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Which of the following best defines a gene?
Options
A A protein that controls heredity
B A sequence of DNA that encodes for a functional product
Correct Answer
C A segment of RNA that replicates independently
D A regulatory enzyme controlling replication
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A gene is a specific nucleotide sequence along a DNA molecule that serves as a functional unit of heredity. It typically codes for a polypeptide or a functional RNA molecule (like tRNA or rRNA).

Hint

It's a unit of inheritance located on a chromosome.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 889 of 2556
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