Continuing Assessment: Question 3 Which of the following statements is false? A gene is a region of DNA which contains instructions for the production of a protein. Cells copy the instructions present in their DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules, which are then used to help produce proteins. DNA molecules can only be converted to a protein after they leave the nucleus. CorrectPlease go here for the next question. IncorrectPlease go here to learn more about gene expression.