Friday, June 12, 2015

What is gene ?

What is gene?



Gene is a segment of DNA or RNA that carries genetic information such as sequences of amino acid for the production of proteins. It is a hereditary unit of living organism. Our body contains about 25000 to 35000 genes.


 Genes are located inside the chromosomes and contain a particular set of instruction, generally coding for the particular protein. Every individual contain two copies of genes comes from each parent. Alleles are forms with a small difference of same gene which contributes individual’s physical characteristics.

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