According to the text, the most significant thing that genes do is:
A) determine how the brain will be constructed
B) build proteins
C) keep the organism alive by regulating physiological processes
D) produce sperm and ova so organisms can reproduce

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The text states that genes "are responsible for building proteins," which is the most significant thing they do. While genes can also influence brain development and regulate physiological processes, their primary function is to provide instructions for protein synthesis. They are not directly responsible for producing sperm and ova, although they do contribute to the inherited traits that are passed on to offspring.

According to the Text, the Most Significant Thing That Genes