Here's a breakdown:
* DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for an organism.
* Gene: A specific segment of DNA that contains the code for a particular protein or RNA molecule. These proteins and RNA molecules carry out various functions in the body, contributing to traits like eye color, height, or disease susceptibility.
Example: A gene might contain the instructions for building the protein responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives your eyes their color. Different versions of this gene (called alleles) might lead to different eye colors.
