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Which term describes DNA sequences that code for proteins

- genome
- gene
- regulatory sequences
- non-coding regions

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Step-by-step explanation:

Gene

A segment of a DNA molecule (a sequence of bases) that codes for a particular protein and determines the traits (phenotype) of the individual. A gene is the basic unit of heredity in a living organism.

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