Question

What is a gene?

a large molecule that performs a specific function

a section of DNA that encodes a specific protein

a structure that contains many chromosomes

a point that joins two halves of a chromosome

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

A gene is a section of DNA that encodes a specific protein. It is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are responsible for the instructions that create and control the development, growth, and functioning of all living organisms.