What is the modern definition of a gene?
A) a DNA sequence that encodes a specific RNA or protein product
B) a DNA sequence that encodes a specific polypeptide
C) an RNA sequence that encodes a single polypeptide
D) a DNA sequence that encodes several proteins
E) a DNA sequence that encodes specific amino acids

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The modern definition of a gene encompasses a DNA sequence that encodes a specific RNA or protein product, reflecting our understanding that genes can encode both proteins and various forms of RNA (e.g., mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, miRNA) that may not necessarily be translated into proteins.

What Is the Modern Definition of a Gene