The normal function of a gene is to __________. A. encode a protein B. prevent illness C. mutate into other cells D. determine personality Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D
The correct option is A: Encode a protein. The gene functions to code a protein and is the basic unit of heredity.
EXPLANATION:
Genes are made up of DNA and directs the synthesis of proteins. It is the genetic information that determines the traits of offspring.
Genes occupy fixed position on chromosomes and are in fact the basic units that define the physical traits of an offspring. Each gene contains a particular set of instructions that are used for encoding the proteins.
