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Gene | Definition, Structure, Expression, Facts | Britannica gene, unit of hereditary information that occupies a fixed position (locus) on a chromosome Genes achieve their effects by directing the synthesis of proteins In eukaryotes (such as animals, plants, and fungi), genes are contained within the cell nucleus
What Is a Gene? - Cleveland Clinic What is a gene? Genes are segments of DNA that give your body the instructions for a specific characteristic (trait) or process DNA is the molecules that make up those instructions It’s packaged into your cells in chromosomes If DNA is like a library and your chromosomes are books, your genes are like specific chapters in those books that describe you and how your body works
Genes: Function, makeup, Human Genome Project, and research Genes are made of DNA, which determines what an organism is like, its appearance, how it survives, and how it behaves in its environment All living beings have genes, which can also affect a
Gene - Definition and Examples | Biology Dictionary A gene is an extremely specific sequence of nucleotide monomers that has the ability to completely or partially control the expression of one or more traits in every type of living organism Genes are formed from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and, in the case of some viruses, ribonucleic acid (RNA) polymers
Genetics Basics | Genomics and Your Health | CDC Improved understanding of how genes are linked to disease can lead to better treatments for those diseases This page provides information about basic genetic concepts such as DNA, genes, chromosomes, and gene expression