Check your answer involving the flow sheet to the correct answer listed below the figure. Write this order of events occuring when a gene produces a trait in your notes.
Segments of DNA made up --> Genes which directs the synthesis of specific ---> Proteins that forms into specific ---> Enzymes that will control a specific chemical reactions forming a ---> Phenotype (red pigments in rose petals).
7. Which of the following statements concerning 'how a gene works' is not true?
a) Genes consist
DNA segments.
b) Enzymes cause
specific chemical reactions which lead to the formation
of a particular phenotype.
c) The code
to synthesize specific enzymes is located on a DNA molecule.
d) There is
only one gene on each DNA molecule.
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8. Which of the following does not represent a phenotype?
- a) Height in humans
- b) Albinism in humans
- c) Type AB blood types
- d) Large biceps (muscles)
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9. The human genome is located on chromosomes.
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