What is a gene?(1 point)

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a structure that contains many chromosomes
a structure that contains many chromosomes

a point that joins two halves of a chromosome
a point that joins two halves of a chromosome

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

a large molecule that performs a specific function

5 answers

A gene is best described as a section of DNA that encodes a specific protein.

Which structure carries genetic information?(1 point)
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protein
protein

nucleus
nucleus

centromere
centromere

chromosome

The structure that carries genetic information is the chromosome.

Which option contains all of the other options listed?(1 point)
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gene
gene

centromere
centromere

chromatid
chromatid

chromosome

The option that contains all of the other options listed is chromosome.