Biology
Grade-8
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Question

Segments of DNA are called _______________________.

  1. Genes
  2. Alleles
  3. Traits
  4. Chromosomes

hintHint:

Genes

The correct answer is: Genes


    • Segments of DNA are called genes.
    • Each gene codes for a particular protein.
    • So, the correct option is a.

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