Which of the Following Statements Is the Most Current Description

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the most current description of a gene?

• A) a unit of heredity that causes formation of a phenotypic characteristic
• B) a DNA subunit that codes for a single complete protein
• C) a DNA sequence that is expressed to form a functional RNA or polypeptide product
• D) a discrete unit of hereditary information that consists of a sequence of amino acids

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Definitions:

Physician

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Standard of Care

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Fair Compensation

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