Combined Science GCSE
Gene
What Gene means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A small section of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a particular sequence of amino acids to make a specific protein.
A length of DNA whose base sequence codes for a polypeptide, which may be an enzyme or a structural protein.
Section of a DNA molecule that codes for a protein and therefore influences characteristics.
A short section of DNA that codes for a particular protein, or for a functional RNA.
A section of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a protein or characteristic.
A short section of DNA that codes for a characteristic.
Topics that use Gene
- Chromosomes (AQA GCSE)
- DNA and the genome (AQA GCSE)
- Genetic inheritance (AQA GCSE)
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