What is a gene

A structure that contains many chromosomes

A large molecule that performs a specific function

A section of DNA that encodes a specific protein

A point that joins two halves of chromosomes

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A gene is best defined as a section of DNA that encodes a specific protein. Genes are the basic units of heredity and contain the information necessary for the synthesis of proteins, which perform a variety of functions in living organisms.

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