How do the genes in our DNA influence our characteristics? For example, how can a gene determine
whether a person is an albino with very pale skin and hair?
Basically, a gene is a segment of DNA that provides the instructions for making a protein, and
proteins influence our characteristics. This chart describes how two different versions of a gene result
in two different versions of a protein which in turn can result in either normal skin and hair color or
albinism.
DNA Protein Characteristic
Version of the gene that provides
instructions to make
normal protein enzyme
Normal enzyme that makes the
pigment molecule in skin and
hair
Normal skin and hair
color
Version of the gene that provides
instructions to make
defective enzyme
Defective enzyme that does
not make this pigment
molecule
Albinism (very pale
skin and hair)
A gene directs the synthesis of a protein by a two-step process.
The first step is transcription of the gene in the DNA.
Transcription produces a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule.
The second step is translation of the mRNA molecule.
Translation produces a protein molecule.
During transcription, the sequence of
nucleotides in a gene in the DNA is
copied to a corresponding sequence
of nucleotides in mRNA.
During translation, the sequence of
nucleotides in the mRNA determines
the sequence of amino acids in the
protein.
After translation, the sequence of amino acids in the protein determines the structure and function of
the protein. Differences in protein function can influence characteristics such as normal skin and hair
color vs. albinism.
Answer:
The correct answer is D) Fissures
Explanation:
Karst is a topography or landform that is created by the dissolution of soluble rocks beneath the surface by waters from the surface or below.
Fissures are formed when because of earth movements there is the occurrence of a long, narrow opening, in the earth.
Artesian springs refer to the water coming out through these cracks or openings in the earth onto the surface of the Karst topography.
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It’s called Igneous .......................
This is a false statement
Answer:D) The starch adapted flies and maltose adapted flies are not different species but a reproductive barrier is forming between the two populations
Explanation: differences have accumulated within the populations to isolate them reproductively. The flies have chosen to mate with those like them.
