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Gene | Definition, Structure, Expression, Facts | Britannica gene, unit of hereditary information that occupies a fixed position (locus) on a chromosome Genes achieve their effects by directing the synthesis of proteins In eukaryotes (such as animals, plants, and fungi), genes are contained within the cell nucleus
Genes: Function, makeup, Human Genome Project, and research Genes are made of DNA, which determines what an organism is like, its appearance, how it survives, and how it behaves in its environment All living beings have genes, which can also affect a
Gene - Definition and Examples | Biology Dictionary A gene is an extremely specific sequence of nucleotide monomers that has the ability to completely or partially control the expression of one or more traits in every type of living organism Genes are formed from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and, in the case of some viruses, ribonucleic acid (RNA) polymers
Genes and Their Locations: Understanding the Basics - Genetics Genes are the building blocks of life They contain the instructions that determine the traits and characteristics of every living organism But where exactly are these genes located? How do they work? Genes are located on structures called chromosomes, which are found in the nucleus of every cell
Minute to Understanding: What are genes? - The Jackson Laboratory Every cell has a nucleus and inside every nucleus are chromosomes and all chromosomes are made of DNA, molecules that contain genetic information called genes Genes in general direct specific processes in the body by coding for proteins