Biology
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Medium
Question
The term 'gene' refers to __________?
A
A portion of RNA
B
A linkage group
C
A portion of DNA
✓ Official correct answer
D
A sequence of amino acids
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A
A portion of RNA
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B
A linkage group
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C
A portion of DNA
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D
A sequence of amino acids
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Explanation
A gene refers to a specific portion (segment) of DNA that codes for a functional product, such as a protein or RNA molecule.