JAMB Biology 2025 Objective — Question 1
Question 1 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A gene is best defined as
- A. The basic unit of heredity made up of DNA
- B. A strand of RNA that carries amino acidCorrect
- C. A protein that controls metabolism
- D. A sequence of lipids
Explanation
Genes determine the traits of an organism by encoding information necessary for the function and regulation of biological processes. Genes are inherited from one generation to the next, which is why they are considered the basic unit of heredity.
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