Define a gene

The basic unit of genetic material inherited from our parents - it is a short section of DNA. 

AG
Answered by Alexandria G. Biology tutor

3073 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder caused by recessive alleles. Complete a Punnet square to show the inheritance of cystic fibrosis when both parents are carriers. State the probability of that a child born to these parents will have cystic fibrosis.


What is the function of a ribosome within an animal cell?


What is the difference between osmosis and diffusion?


What's the difference between an animal cell, a plant cell and a bacterial cell?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning