Which section of DNA provides information for one protein- Biology - Q-A

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Information on protein is provided by which section of DNA?

Gene

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Solution

The correct option is A
Gene

The correct option is A.
Explanation of correct option:
A gene is a single unit of heredity.
It is a sequence of nucleotides that encode the production of a gene product, a protein, or RNA.
Explanation of incorrect options:
Option B:
The nucleus is a membranous organelle that contains chromosomes.
Option C:
A thread-like structure present within the nucleus of plant and animal cells is known as a chromosome. Each chromosome is made of histone proteins and a molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
Option D:
A specific characteristic of an individual that is carried genetically is known as a trait.
Final answer: Information on protein is provided by a gene.

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