What is a gene?

A. the different forms of a trait

B. a segment of DNA that is the basic unit of heredity

C. the appearance or characteristics that are seen in an organism

D. an organism's allele combination

Respuesta :

Gene is the appearance or characteristics that are seen in an organism, It is also an organism's allele combination and a segment of DNA that is the basic unit of heredity

Explanation:

Gene is defined as a unit of heredity by which genetic information is transferred from parents to its offspring. The genes are present on the chromosomes as bead-like structures. Genes are made up of  DNA sequence which dictates specific protein to be made in organisms. Genes are responsible for all the inherited characters in an organism.