What are genes? What is their function?

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(N/A) Genes are the segments of $DNA$ occupying specific positions on the chromosomes.
These are the fundamental units of heredity that are transmitted from one generation to another via chromosomes.
They carry the genetic information required for the synthesis of proteins,which in turn control various cellular activities,determine specific cell functions,and regulate the expression of traits.

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