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Genes and Proteins

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Genes are segments of DNA that code for specific proteins. Proteins carry out most cellular functions and make up majority of a cell's structure.

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