Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a Gene

question 13

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following is the best definition of a gene?

• A) an individual's set of observable characteristics
• B) a hereditary unit made of DNA that occupies a fixed location on a chromosome
• C) a molecule that encodes genetic information
• D) a sequence of three bases on the DNA molecule that encodes one of twenty amino acids

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Definitions:

Gold Standard

A monetary system where a country's currency or paper money has a value directly linked to gold, ensuring stable prices and exchange rates.

Consumer Faith

The confidence and trust that consumers have in the quality, safety, and reliability of the products and services they purchase.

Foreign Banks

Financial institutions based in one country but offering services in another, often playing significant roles in global finance and investment.

Civilian Conservation Corps

A New Deal program in the United States aimed at relieving unemployment during the Great Depression by providing conservation and infrastructure work for young men.