NOUN: "a specific sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that is located usually on a chromosome and that is the functional unit of inheritance controlling the transmission and expression of one or more traits" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a specific sequence of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that is located usually on a chromosome and that is the functional unit of inheritance controlling the transmission and expression of one or more traits" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity

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INHERITANCE (noun)
1. any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors
2. that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
TRANSMISSION (noun)
1. the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle
2. an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted

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