Mendelian Genetics
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Which of the following is the definition of a gene?

  • A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making carbohydrates
  • A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making proteins (correct)
  • A segment of RNA that contains the instructions for making carbohydrates
  • A segment of RNA that contains the instructions for making proteins
  • What are proteins involved in?

  • The formation of chromosomes
  • The expression of a trait (correct)
  • The production of insulin
  • The formation of alleles
  • What are alleles?

  • Segments of DNA responsible for eye color
  • Different versions of genes (correct)
  • Segments of DNA responsible for heredity
  • Segments of DNA responsible for insulin production
  • What is the function of a gene for eye color?

    <p>To express eye color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of allele?

    <p>A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gene is a segment of ______ that contains the instructions for making proteins.

    <p>DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    These protein molecules are involved in the expression of a _______.

    <p>trait</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A gene for eye color is responsible for making proteins required to express ________.

    <p>eye color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A gene for insulin production is responsible for making the proteins that form _______.

    <p>insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A gene is defined as the basic physical and functional units of _______.

    <p>heredity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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