The part of a chromosome that contains instructions that affect a particular process or personal characteristic is called a(n)
A)isotope.
B)gene.
C)soma.
D)autosome.

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A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes, which are made up of DNA, act as instructions to make molecules called proteins. These proteins play a critical role in determining the traits and functions of an organism.

The Part of a Chromosome That Contains Instructions That Affect