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A small section that codes for one amino acid is called a codon. A section that codes for proteins is called a gene.
Chauncey Kihn
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∙ 15y agoYes, genes are packed into bundles called chromosomes. No, a chromosome is not a section of a gene; a gene is a part of a chromosome. Also, packing genes into bundles implies that they are side-by-side; they are in fact end-to-end.
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Is a gene the same thing as a chromosome?
No - genes are sections of DNA found on chromosomes that encode for a functional product (like a protein).Chromosomes are compact structures of DNA and proteins.
Are chromosomes found on genes?
Genes are located on chromosomes and not chromosomes are located on genes. genes are the basic unit of inheritance and they resides on chromosomes.
What is the difference between chromosomes and genes?
DNA is in genes, and genes are in chromosomes.
Difference between chromosomes and genes?
Chromosomes carry genes. Genes are inherited material that is in chromosomes. Traits are determined by the genetic information found on chromosomes.
What are the genes carries on the x and y chromosomes called?
The genes carried on the X and Y chromosomes are called your "sex chromosomes".
Are sections of chromosomes that code for a trait?
Sections of chromosomes that code for a trait are called genes.
Are genes carried on chromosomes?
Yes, genes are found on chromosomes. They are the sections of DNA that code for a functional product (a protein).
What is it called when sections of chromosomes control genes?
regulation of gene expression
Is a gene the same thing as a chromosome?
No - genes are sections of DNA found on chromosomes that encode for a functional product (like a protein).Chromosomes are compact structures of DNA and proteins.
What are sections of DNA found on chromosomes called that code for certain proteins?
Genes.
How are genes organized in organisms?
Genes are sections of DNA found in chromosomes, which in turn are in the nucleus of each cell in the organism.
Why can't the terms gene and chromosome be used interchangeably?
Chromosomes are strands of DNA, sections of which constitute genes. In other words, genes are tiny, chromosomes are very large.
What is a section of DNA that code for a trait?
A section of chromosomes that codes for a trait can be called
What are chromosomes and genes composed of?
Genes are composed of DNA. Chromosomes are composed of DNA and proteins. Genes are the sections of DNA which code for a functional product (such as a protein). Chromosomes are the compact, tightly-coiled form of DNA. These appear before the cell undergoes division/replication.
Chromosomes contain both enzymes and DNA?
No, a chromosome is a pair of genes. They are just sections of DNA.
Are chromosomes found on genes?
Genes are located on chromosomes and not chromosomes are located on genes. genes are the basic unit of inheritance and they resides on chromosomes.
Are the chromosomes located in the genes?
No, the genes are in the chromosomes
