What is a gene?(1 point)

Question

Responses

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
a large molecule that performs a specific function

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Which structure carries genetic information?(1 point)
Responses

chromosome
chromosome

nucleus
nucleus

centromere
centromere

protein

Answer 3

The structure that carries genetic information is a chromosome.

Answer 4

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

chromatid
chromatid

gene
gene

centromere
centromere

chromosome

Answer 5

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