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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