A region on the DNA strand that carries the information needed for the synthesis of a specific protein is called a
A)codon.
B)gene.
C)chromosome.
D)complementary base unit.
E)chromatid.

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A gene is a specific region on the DNA strand that carries the information needed for the synthesis of a specific protein. Codons are specific sequences of three nucleotides that code for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis. Chromosomes are structures that carry genetic material and are composed of DNA and proteins. Complementary base units are pairs of nucleotides that form the building blocks of DNA (A-T, C-G). Chromatids are duplicated chromosomes that are joined together at the centromere.

A Region on the DNA Strand That Carries the Information