Question

which are segments of dna that code for specific traits?

genes
chromosomes
proteins
codons

Explanation:

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Identify the core question

The question asks for the term that describes segments of DNA coding for specific traits.

Analyze the options

• genes: Segments of DNA that contain instructions for building proteins, which determine specific traits.
• chromosomes: Large structures made of DNA and proteins that carry many genes.
• proteins: Molecules made of amino acids, produced based on genetic instructions, but not segments of DNA themselves.
• codons: Sequences of three nucleotides in DNA or RNA that code for a specific amino acid, not the entire segment coding for a trait.

Select the correct term

The correct term for a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait is a gene.
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<mcq-correct>genes</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>chromosomes</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>proteins</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>codons</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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Identify the core question

The question asks for the term that describes segments of DNA coding for specific traits.

Analyze the options

• genes: Segments of DNA that contain instructions for building proteins, which determine specific traits.
• chromosomes: Large structures made of DNA and proteins that carry many genes.
• proteins: Molecules made of amino acids, produced based on genetic instructions, but not segments of DNA themselves.
• codons: Sequences of three nucleotides in DNA or RNA that code for a specific amino acid, not the entire segment coding for a trait.

Select the correct term

The correct term for a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait is a gene.
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<mcq-correct>genes</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>chromosomes</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>proteins</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>codons</mcq-option>
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