Question

What is the function of a gene?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Genes are functional units of heredity as they are made of DNA. The chromosome is made of DNA containing many genes. Every gene comprises of the particular set of instructions for a particular function or protein-coding. Speaking in usual terms, genes are responsible for heredity.

Answer 2

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GENE :

• A gene is a small section of DNA .

• It contains the instructions for a specific molecule, usually a protein.

• The purpose of genes is to store information.

• Each gene contains the information required to build specific proteins needed in an organism.

• The human genome contains 20,687 protein-coding genes.

Function of Gene :

• Genes control the functions of DNA and RNA.

• Proteins are the most important materials in the human body which not only help by being the building blocks for muscles, connecting tissue and skin but also takes care of the production of the enzyme.

• These enzymes play an important role in conducting various chemical processes and reactions within the body. Therefore, protein synthesis is responsible for all activities carried on by the body and are mainly controlled by the genes.

• Genes consist of a particular set of instructions or specific functions. For example, the globin gene was instructed to produce haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a protein that helps to carry oxygen in the blood.