Understanding Gene Expression and Traits

Which of the following is an example of a unique trait found in the animal kingdom?

• Cats having retractable claws

• Spiders producing seven types of silk

• Dogs barking

• Birds flying

What is the primary role of genes in an organism?

• To encode proteins

• To provide energy

• To store fat

• To regulate temperature

What does GFP stand for in the context of jellyfish bioluminescence?

• Green Fluorescent Protein

• Glowing Fluorescent Protein

• Giant Fluorescent Protein

• General Fluorescent Protein

How do proteins determine the traits of an organism?

• By replicating DNA

• By carrying out cellular functions

• By storing genetic information

• By providing energy

What determines the 3D shape of a protein?

• The number of nucleotides

• The order of amino acids

• The type of cell

• The amount of energy available

What is the significance of the order of nucleotides in a gene?

• It determines the cell type

• It determines the organism's lifespan

• It determines the organism's size

• It determines the protein's amino acid sequence

What is the role of amino acids in proteins?

• They determine the protein's structure

• They provide energy

• They store genetic information

• They regulate temperature

What is one of the key applications of GFP in scientific research?

• To create new species

• To alter DNA sequences

• To generate energy

• To track proteins and viruses

How has GFP contributed to cancer research?

• By reducing cancer cell growth

• By making cancer cells visible

• By curing cancer

• By preventing cancer

What is one potential benefit of studying spider silk proteins?

• To increase spider populations

• To create stronger webs

• To develop new biocompatible materials

• To improve silk production