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Mama L [17]
3 years ago
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Segments of DNA that contain the code for specific proteins are called _____.

Biology
2 answers:
VLD [36.1K]3 years ago
7 0

These segments of DNA that contain the code for specific proteins are called genes.

Actual coding region of DNA are called exons.

Explanation:

A segment of DNA that codes for one distinct protein is called a gene. Each chromosome carries thousands of various genes. The genetic code of the DNA ever prevails protected inside the nucleus.

a gene is a stretch of DNA. Nucleotide consists of a sugar, phosphate and a base.. Genes are organized and packaged in units named “chromosomes.” Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.

prohojiy [21]3 years ago
6 0
These segments of DNA that contain the code for specific proteins are called genes. Actual coding region of DNA are called exons
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