Abigail's Professor Asked Her to Explain What a Gene Is

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Multiple Choice

Abigail's professor asked her to explain what a gene is. Which of the following would be her BEST response?

• A) A chain of DNA molecules
• B) An egg or sperm cell
• C) The observed characteristics of a trait
• D) A portion of DNA that codes for the production of one protein

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Definitions:

Amide Linkages

Chemical bonds formed by the reaction between the carbonyl group of an acid and the amino group of an amine, characteristic of polymers like nylon and proteins.

Indole Ring

A bicyclic structure composed of a benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen-containing pyrrole ring, found in many organic compounds.

Side Chain

A group of atoms attached to the main part of a molecule, influencing its chemical properties and reactions.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both amine and carboxyl functional groups.