Asked by Littlecake Cheung on Jun 27, 2024
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Which of the following MOST accurately describes what genes do?
A) Regulate the development of traits.
B) Determine the gender of the child.
C) Work together with lutein to influence development.
D) Hardwire people for certain levels of certain traits.
Lutein
A type of carotenoid vitamin that plays a role in vision and the health of the retina.
Genes
Units of heredity made up of DNA that are responsible for the physical and likely some behavioral characteristics of organisms, passed from parents to offspring.
- Gain knowledge of the mechanisms of inheritance, including dominant and recessive alleles, and the role of genes in determining traits.
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Rosenia FrancoisJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Genes regulate the development of traits by providing instructions for the production of proteins, which in turn influence the physical and biochemical characteristics of an organism.
Learning Objectives
- Gain knowledge of the mechanisms of inheritance, including dominant and recessive alleles, and the role of genes in determining traits.