Gene
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28753-4_200862
Definition
A gene contains hereditary information encoded in the form of DNA and is located at a specific position on a chromosome in a cell’s nucleus. Genes individually determine many aspects of physiological functions by controlling the production of proteins.
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