A specific stretch of DNA that programs the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide is a ________.
A)gene
B)protein
C)nucleic acid
D)enzyme

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A gene is a specific stretch of DNA that contains the instructions for producing a functional product, usually a protein, through the transcription and translation processes. Therefore, a gene is responsible for programming the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide. Options B, C, and D are not specific enough to fit the description given in the question.

A Specific Stretch of DNA That Programs the Amino Acid