Question

What is the name for the portion of the DNA that codes for a specific protein? Choose the correct answer.

O, gene
O chromosome
O histone
O nucleotide

Answer 1

Gene

Step-by-step explanation:

Genes are segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that contain the code for a specific protein that functions in one or more types of cells in the body. Chromosomes are structures within cells that contain a person's genes.

Answer 2

Gene

Step-by-step explanation:

Genes are small sections of DNA within the genome that code for proteins.