gene function
What is a gene?
What is DNA?
DNA is the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
What are traits?
Traits are characteristics or features of an organism.
What is genetic variation?
Genetic variation is the difference in DNA among individuals.
What is a gene?
A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making proteins.
What do genes command cells to make?
Genes command cells to make specific proteins.
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid.
What is an example of an inherited trait?
Examples include eye color, hair type, and height
What causes genetic variation?
Genetic variation can be caused by mutations, random mating, and genetic recombination
What do genes command cells to make?
Genes command cells to make specific proteins.
How do genes affect appearances?
Genes control the development of traits and characteristics in an organism.
What shape does DNA take?
A double helix.
What do we call traits passed from parent to offspring?
Inherited Traits
Mutations are permanent changes in an organism's genetic material.
How do genes affect appearances?
Genes control the development of traits and characteristics in an organism.
What is the relationship between genes and proteins?
Genes encode the information required to produce proteins, which perform various functions in the body.
Where is DNA found in eukaryotic cells?
In the nucleus
What is albinism?
Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by a lack of pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes.
How can mutations be classified?
Mutations can be classified as beneficial, harmful, or neutral.
How does genetic information get passed down?
Genetic information is passed down from parents to offspring through reproduction.
What is located on a DNA Strand?
Nucleotides
How do mutations affect traits?
Mutations can lead to changes in traits that may be harmful, beneficial, or neutral.
What is the flow of information from DNA to traits?
DNA → Gene → Protein → Trait.