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2 | 27% | 7 | Unit of heredity | |
3 | 27% | 6 | A segment of DNA or RNA that serves as a unit of heredity | |
Unit Of Heredity Significance Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GENE" which means:
- noun
- • (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
An example sentence would be:
- • "The color of your eyes is determined by your genes."
- • "Scientists are studying the gene responsible for aging."
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