1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
Vitek1552 [10]
3 years ago
9

Can environmental factors affect the coding of genes?

Biology
1 answer:
VLD [36.1K]3 years ago
7 0
No, they cannot directly affect a change to genes. If there is a mutation in the genes (a change) and this is seen as beneficial to the individual in an environment and allows them to reproduce then it will be possibly passed on. Those with a beneficial gene for a change in environment will continue to produce offspring an survive and so the frequency of the allele (the gene) will increase and so the trait becomes more common
You might be interested in
1) There is a larger number of hydrophilic molecules on the outside of a cell than on the inside. Identify the conditions that c
spin [16.1K]

Answer:

<h2>C. placing carrier proteins in the membrane.</h2>

Explanation:

If there is no barrier preventing molecules from moving molecules, then there will be large movement of molecules  from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. This passive process is known as diffusion. The phospholipid bilayer of a cell's membrane works as a barrier to large molecules, ions, and most hydrophilic molecules. Whereas small hydrophobic molecules can pass freely through the phospholipid bilayer, other molecules and ions are transported across the cell membrane with the help of transport proteins. Some transport proteins, allowing hydrophilic molecules and ions to passively move through them and across the cell membrane.

Examples: carrier proteins and channel proteins.

Placing carrier proteins in the cell membrane will allow the molecule to reach equal concentrations on the both the sides of the membrane and maintain that way over long time. In contrast, transport proteins known as pumps will use cellular energy, usually in the form of ATP, to transport molecules.

Placing equal numbers of intracellularly directed and extracellularly directed pumps would also equalize the concentrations of a molecule long over time. Pumps are to transport molecules against their concentration gradient, such as the sodium-potassium pump continuously moves sodium ions out of a cell.  

Through the use of carrier proteins, there is equalization of  concentrations of a hydrophilic molecule. This equalize the numbers of molecules on the inside and outside of the cell, but the pumps would continue moving the molecule inward, eventually resulting in more molecules inside of the cell than out.

3 0
3 years ago
Which items are sources of water pollution or water pollutants?
ch4aika [34]
Almost everything imaginable pollutes the water, whether it be plastic cans or dumping beverages into the ocean
5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What does it mean if there are few differences in the amino acid sequence
seraphim [82]

The sequence of amino acids in a protein is determined by DNA. In a protein that is present in all species, the amino acid sequence will be different. Once a protein has been chosen, the amino acid sequence of that protein in different species are compared. More similarities, or fewer differences, indicate that two species are closely related. (sorry if im wrong!)

6 0
3 years ago
how does the random alignment of homologous chromosomes contribute to genetic variation in a population
SCORPION-xisa [38]

The assortment of homologous chromosomes during meiosis is random and generates genetic variation, the raw material for evolution.

During metaphase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes are lined up at the equator plate of the cell in order to be separated (assorted) in anaphase I.

The separation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis I is random. Daughter cells receive unique gene combinations from an original parent cell.

Subsequently, haploid cells got from two successive meiotic divisions fuse during fecundation to form a diploid (2n) zygote.

During prophase I, non-sister chromatids interchange genetic material by a process known as recombination. This genetic process also increases genetic variation in daughter cells.

In conclusion, the assortment of homologous chromosomes during meiosis is random and generates genetic variation.

8 0
2 years ago
Cold air usually pushes warm air because cold air has a _____________.
kolbaska11 [484]
Cold air usually pushes warm air because cold air has a HIGHER DENSITY
5 0
2 years ago
Other questions:
  • What is the major monosaccharide found in the body?
    10·1 answer
  • On a very foggy day, humidity would probably reach what temperature?
    8·1 answer
  • carbon is removed from the atmosphere and put into food through photosynthesis respiration decomposition diffusion
    14·1 answer
  • Which of the following is not a role of water in the body? boosts the immune system lubricates tissues and joints forms essentia
    14·1 answer
  • If you weigh 150 pounds on Earth,
    5·2 answers
  • Which type of mutation would have a worse affect on the protein, a substitution of an insertion?
    9·1 answer
  • (1 point)
    11·1 answer
  • Autosomal recessive traits require one copy of an allele to be expressed. true or false
    7·1 answer
  • Can anyone help me on this question :)
    8·2 answers
  • Describe the components involved in the homeostasis mechanism<br>​
    12·2 answers
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!