Amplify T&R Chapters 1, 2, 3

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What are traits in science?

Back

Characteristics and features that certain living things have.

Front

What type of gene only makes 1 protein?

Back

Homozygous.

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How many proteins are made by a heterozygous gene?

Back

2.

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What is the flexibility of a protein with many connectors?

Back

Low flexibility because it has many connectors so it cannot bend.

Front

What is the primary function of a gene?

Back

To give instructions for building proteins.

Front

Define homozygous.

Back

A gene that has two identical alleles for a trait.

Front

Define heterozygous.

Back

A gene that has two different alleles for a trait.

Front

What is a protein?

Back

A molecule made up of amino acids that performs various functions in the body.

Front

What role do genes play in heredity?

Back

Genes are passed from parents to offspring, determining traits.

Front

What is the relationship between genes and proteins?

Back

Genes provide the instructions for making proteins.