Gene
The part of a chromosome that contains the DNA for a specific trait
Real World Example
Imagine trying to find a specific recipe in a massive cookbook to bake your favorite cake. Just like how that particular page holds all the instructions and ingredients necessary for that one cake, a gene is a specific part of a chromosome that contains the DNA instructions for a particular trait. In both cases, the recipe and the gene are small, vital parts of a larger collection (the cookbook and the chromosome, respectively) that provide precise information needed to achieve a specific outcome, whether it’s a delicious cake or a visible trait.
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