What Is the Modern Definition of a Gene

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Multiple Choice

What is the modern definition of a gene?

• A) a DNA sequence that encodes a specific RNA or protein product
• B) a DNA sequence that encodes a specific polypeptide
• C) an RNA sequence that encodes a single polypeptide
• D) a DNA sequence that encodes several proteins
• E) a DNA sequence that encodes specific amino acids

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Definitions:

Sensory Storage

A very short-term storage system for sensory information before it is processed further for encoding or discarding.

Visual Features

Attributes or aspects of a visual stimulus, such as shape, color, size, and texture, that can be perceived and recognized.

Sensory Storage

The brief retention of sensory information, serving as a holding area for initial processing of sensory inputs.

Semantic Encoding

The process of converting information into a meaningful context, such as by associating it with other related concepts, to facilitate better memory retention.