Question

What is gene and it's functions?

Answer 1

A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA. Some genes act as instructions to make molecules called proteins. ... In humans, genesvary in size from a few hundred DNA bases to more than 2 million bases.



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1)Each gene occupies a specific position on a chromosome
. 2)
Because genes provide instructions for making proteins, and proteins determine the structure and function of each cell in the body, it follows that genes are responsible for all the characteristics you inherit.

Answer 2

A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity...

Genes provide information for making proteins , determine the structure and function of each cell in the body..