Question

For each statement, choose the term that completes the sentence.

play many roles in the body and determine many traits.
In humans,
is responsible for traits.


is the blueprint for proteins.

The section of DNA that codes for a specific trait is called
.

Answer 1

Here are the terms that complete each statement:

1. **Genes** play many roles in the body and determine many traits. In humans, **genes** are responsible for traits.

2. **DNA** is the blueprint for proteins.

3. The section of DNA that codes for a specific trait is called **a gene**.