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What is the term for the smallest unit of heredity that determines a trait?

Q: What is the term for the smallest unit of heredity that determines a trait?

Correct Answer: Gene. A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or trait. Genes are located on chromosomes and are inherited from parents, determining characteristics ranging from eye color to disease susceptibility.

A Chromosome
B Allele
C Genome
D Gene

Correct Answer: Option D — Gene

Explanation:

A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or trait. Genes are located on chromosomes and are inherited from parents, dete...

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Subject	Biology
Difficulty	Easy
Exam Types	pms
Correct	Option D

What is the term for the smallest unit of heredity that determines a trait?

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