Traits Flashcard 2

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According to the Human Genome Project, how many genes do people have that give them their traits?

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About 20,500 genes.

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What do homozygous genes create?

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One protein.

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How many proteins are needed for a clotting factor to work properly?

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13 proteins.

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What is a specific characteristic of an individual organism called?

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A trait.

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What builds the proteins in a cell?

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Ribosome.

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What is the role of genes in determining traits?

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Genes carry the instructions for making proteins that determine traits.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a specific characteristic of an organism, such as eye color or height.

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What is the function of a ribosome?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures that synthesize proteins.

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What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous genes?

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Homozygous genes have identical alleles, while heterozygous genes have different alleles.

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What is the significance of the Human Genome Project?

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It mapped all the genes in the human genome, helping us understand genetic diseases and traits.