A segment of DNA capable of synthesizing a specific protein is called a

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the information necessary to synthesize a specific protein. Mutations are changes in DNA sequence that can affect the function of a gene, but do not necessarily result in the synthesis of a specific protein. Chromosomes are structures made up of DNA that contain many genes, but not all of the DNA on a chromosome codes for a protein. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals between nerve cells and are not related to DNA synthesis.

A Segment of DNA Capable of Synthesizing a Specific Protein