A linear sequence of DNA nucleotides which provides the genetic information for a single characteristic is a . chromosome plasmid gene base pair

Gene

Explanation:

This describes a gene or genotype -- the  basic physical and functional unit of heredity.

the wetland preservation movement began in the u.s. in earnest with the clean water act (cwa) of 1972. although not specifically written to protect wetlands, the cwa is comprised of a series of regulations designed to prevent pollutants from contaminating u.s. waters.