Amplify - Traits and Reproduction

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What is an allele?

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An allele is a specific form of a gene that provides instructions for making a particular protein molecule.

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Why do rabbit friends have different shaped ears?

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Rabbit friends have different shaped ears because they have different versions of the gene for ear shape, which instruct for different proteins that connect in different ways.

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What is the function of a ribosome?

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The function of a ribosome is protein synthesis, where mRNA sequences are read and genetic code is translated into strings of amino acids.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a specific characteristic of an individual organism.

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What is a feature in the context of species?

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A feature is a characteristic that all members of a species have.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is the relationship between genes and traits?

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Genes provide the instructions that determine the traits of an organism.

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What is protein synthesis?

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Protein synthesis is the process by which cells use mRNA to assemble amino acids into proteins.

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the alleles it possesses.