Question

Segments of DNA that contain the code for specific proteins are called _____. nucleotides chromosomes genes RNA

Answer 1

Answer: Genes

Explanation: A segment of DNA that codes for a protein is a gene. A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA. Some genes act as instructions to make molecules called proteins

Answer 2

The correct answer will be option- genes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The DNA is the genetic material of most organisms on the earth which contains code for the living organisms.

The DNA contains code to form proteins through two central processes: transcription and translation. The DNA contains coding sequence called exons as well as a non-coding sequence called introns. The physical segment of DNA which codes for specific amino acids is known as the "genes".

Thus, genes the correct answer.