If a chromosome is a long book, then a gene would best be viewed as ____________.
A)a library full of books
B)the cover of the book
C)the numbers on the pages
D)a chapter in the book

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A gene can be best viewed as a chapter in a book, as it is a segment of a chromosome (the book) that contains the instructions for the production of a specific protein or a set of related proteins, similar to how a chapter is a specific section of a book that covers a particular topic.

If a Chromosome Is a Long Book, Then a Gene