Of the Following,which is the Most Current Description of a Gene

Question

Of the following,which is the most current description of a gene?
A)a unit of heredity that causes formation of a phenotypic characteristic
B)a DNA subunit that codes for a single complete protein
C)a DNA sequence that is expressed to form a functional product: either RNA or polypeptide
D)a DNA-RNA sequence combination that results in an enzymatic product
E)a discrete unit of hereditary information that consists of a sequence of amino acids

Accepted Answer

This choice provides the most current and widely accepted definition of a gene. It accurately reflects the fact that genes can code for either RNA or protein products, and that the expression of genes can be regulated in various ways. Choices A and B are both outdated and oversimplified, while choices D and E are incorrect.