Multiple Choice
In the context of the fundamentals of genetics, what term describes a segment of DNA that codes for a protein?
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1. Introduction to Genetics
Fundamentals of Genetics
Multiple Choice
In the context of the fundamentals of genetics, a segment of DNA that carries information for a functional product (such as a protein or functional RNA) is called a(n):
A
gene
B
chromosome
C
nucleotide
D
codon
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the basic definitions of the terms provided: a gene, chromosome, nucleotide, and codon.
Recall that a gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions to produce a functional product, such as a protein or functional RNA.
Recognize that a chromosome is a larger structure made up of DNA and proteins that contains many genes.
Know that a nucleotide is the basic building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base.
Understand that a codon is a sequence of three nucleotides that codes for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis.
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