Amplify AMSE T & R Ch. 1-3.3

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What is DNA?

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A type of molecule that genes and chromosomes are made of.

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Why do two parrots with different parents have different feather colors?

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Each parrot has different versions of the gene for feather color that connect together to make different feather colors.

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If two wolves have the same proteins for paw size, what can be said about their paw size?

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They will have the same paw size since their proteins for paw size are the same, so the proteins will connect in the same way.

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What is a gene?

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An instruction for making a protein molecule.

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If three tigers have the same proteins for stripe pattern, what can be said about their stripe patterns?

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They will have the same stripe patterns since their proteins for stripe pattern are the same, so the proteins will connect in the same way.

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What is a trait?

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A characteristic or feature of an organism, often determined by genes.

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What role do proteins play in determining physical traits?

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Proteins connect in specific ways to create physical traits, influenced by the genes.

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What is the relationship between genes and proteins?

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Genes provide the instructions for making proteins, which determine traits.

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How can different versions of a gene affect an organism?

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Different versions of a gene can lead to variations in traits, such as color or size.

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What is the significance of genetic variation?

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Genetic variation is important for the adaptability and evolution of species.

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