Multiple Choice
In the context of the fundamentals of genetics, the phenotype of an individual is best defined as which of the following?
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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 contains the information to produce a functional product is called a(n):
A
Nucleotide
B
Gene
C
Ribosome
D
Chromosome
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Understand the basic definitions of the given terms: A nucleotide is the building block of DNA and RNA, consisting of a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.
Recognize that a ribosome is a cellular structure responsible for protein synthesis, not a segment of DNA.
Know that a chromosome is a long DNA molecule that contains many genes and regulatory elements.
Recall that a gene is a specific segment of DNA that contains the instructions to produce a functional product, such as a protein or RNA molecule.
Conclude that the correct term for a DNA segment encoding a functional product is a gene.
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