Which of the Following Is the Correct Term for a Segment

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct term for a segment of DNA that encodes the formula for a particular protein molecule?

• A) gene
• B) genotype
• C) chromosome
• D) phenotype

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Definitions:

Directly

In a straight and unambiguous manner, often indicating a direct relationship between variables in mathematics.

Fourth Root

A number that when raised to the fourth power yields the original number; it is the square root of the square root.

Inversely

Describes a relationship where one quantity increases as another decreases at a consistent rate, often used in proportion and inverse variation contexts.

Sixth Root

The sixth root of a number is the value that, when multiplied by itself five more times, gives the original number.