Which of the following statements is the most current description of a gene?
A) a unit of heredity that causes formation of a phenotypic characteristic
B) a DNA subunit that codes for a single complete protein
C) a DNA sequence that is expressed to form a functional product: either RNA or polypeptide
D) a discrete unit of hereditary information that consists of a sequence of amino acids

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The most current description of a gene is that it is a DNA sequence that is expressed to form a functional product, either RNA or polypeptide. This definition acknowledges the discovery of non-coding RNAs and the fact that some genes can produce multiple functional products. Options A, B, and D are outdated definitions of genes that do not encompass the current understanding of gene expression and regulation.

Which of the Following Statements Is the Most Current Description