what is a gene?

A section of DNA encodes a specific protein

A point that joins two halves of a chromosome

A Large molecule that preforms a specific function

A structure that contains many chromosomes

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A gene is defined as a section of DNA that encodes a specific protein. Genes are the basic units of heredity in living organisms, and they carry the instructions needed for the synthesis of proteins, which perform a wide range of functions in the body.