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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
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
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
What Is a Gene and How Do Genes Work? - Biology Insights Each gene holds the blueprint for a particular task or characteristic, dictating everything from physical features to the unseen activities within our cells The instructions provided by genes are the reason you have your specific hair color, height, and even how your body processes food
Genetics Basics | Genomics and Your Health | CDC Genes are specific sections of DNA that have instructions for making proteins Proteins make up most of the parts of your body and make your body work the right way You have two copies of every gene You inherit one copy from your father and one copy from your mother