Genes and Chromosomes Quick Check

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Question
What is a gene?(1 point)
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a structure that contains many chromosomes
a structure that contains many chromosomes

a large molecule that performs a specific function
a large molecule that performs a specific function

a section of DNA that encodes a specific protein
a section of DNA that encodes a specific protein

a point that joins two halves of a chromosome

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a section of DNA that encodes a specific protein