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:
C. Ethanol, ammonium chloride, phosphate buffer, magnesium sulfate, calcium chloride, trace elements
Explanation:
Acetobacter must have a sufficient supply of oxygen and cannot grow in its absence. Colonies of acetobacter can be detected by a culture media containing ethanol as carbon source, the acid produce by the bacteria will dissolve the chalk thereby leaving a clear zone around the colony.
This part of the experiment serves as basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted Experimental group.This part of the experiment shows the effect of the one variable being tested.Independent variable.This variable is an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
Water molecules are COHESIVE due to HYDROGEN bonding. This property of water allows the individual molecules to stick to each other and allows for movement of water from roots to leaves.
The correct answer is B.
Water has certain qualities that allows it to be incorporated into the bodies of living organisms. Water forms hydrogen bonds because it is a polar molecule. The formation of these bonds leads to the cohesive nature of the substance making it suitable as a biological solvent.
