10 Questions
Which of the following is the definition of a gene?
A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making proteins
What are proteins involved in?
The expression of a trait
What are alleles?
Different versions of genes
What is the function of a gene for eye color?
To express eye color
What is the definition of allele?
A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making proteins
Gene is a segment of ______ that contains the instructions for making proteins.
DNA
These protein molecules are involved in the expression of a _______.
trait
A gene for eye color is responsible for making proteins required to express ________.
eye color
A gene for insulin production is responsible for making the proteins that form _______.
insulin
A gene is defined as the basic physical and functional units of _______.
heredity
Test your knowledge of genetic terms and concepts related to Mendelian genetics with this quiz from the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University. Gain a deeper understanding of genes, alleles, phenotypes, and more as you work through the descriptions and examples provided.
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