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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A gene is defined as a DNA sequence that encodes a specific RNA or protein product, reflecting the central dogma of molecular biology where DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is then translated into protein.

What Is the Modern Definition of a Gene