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" 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" 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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CHROMOSOME (noun)
1. a threadlike strand of DNA in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order
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

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