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Gene

Section of chromosomal DNA that codes for a single protein.

A DNA sequence containing regulatory and coding elements that, when transcribed and translated, yields a functional product (typically a protein or noncoding RNA).

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    A DNA sequence containing regulatory and coding elements that, when transcribed and translated, yields a functional product (typically a protein or noncoding RNA).

Related terms

Allele, Exons, Genome, Introns