Question

genes, chromosomes, and dna quick check
what is the term for a section of a dna molecule that codes for proteins? (1 point)
deoxyribose
gene
chromosome
cytosine

Explanation:

• Deoxyribose is a sugar component of DNA, not a coding section.
• A gene is a specific section of DNA that contains the instructions (code) to make proteins.
• A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and proteins; it contains many genes but is not the term for a coding section itself.
• Cytosine is a nitrogen - containing base in DNA, not a coding section.

Answer:

gene