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Genes are functional segments of ___________.

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Genes:
Genes are the basic unit of heredity.
DNA:
Deoxyribonucleic acid is the unit of heredity.
It carries the genetic message from parents to offspring.
It is present in both prokaryotes and eukaryotic organisms.
Final Answer: Genes are functional segments of DNA.

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