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A gene is a functional unit on DNA. A gene codes for a protein. Most of the DNA in a genome does not code for protein. These non-coding sequences are thought to provide a sense of stability and integrity to the genome. If a DNA sequence is capable of coding for a functional protein, then it is a gene
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∙ 14y agoA gene is a functional unit that controls inherited trait expression that is passed on from on generation to another generation.
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What are some examples of proteins produced by genes?
If you're synthesizing the proteins yourself (meaning you didn't ingest them), then all proteins are produced by genes.
What is the smallest word ever said?
a or I The letter "a" as in... The man has ahat.
What are oxygens properties?
oxygen is not just made, Oxygen is an active, life-sustaining component of the atmosphere; making up 20.94% by volume or 23% by weight of the air we breathe. The word originated from the Greek word oxys and genes meaning sharp or acid and born respectively. Combining these Greek words together forms oxy genes that means acid forming.
Why do linked genes generally NOT follow the normal pattern of inheritance?
When genes are linked, they are very likely to be inherited together - meaning that once one gene has been inherited, the chance that the other will be is not 50% (meaning it is not random like other genes). Because linked gene are not affected by crossing over. Thus these are not segregated according to the Mendel's principal of segregation.
What is the latin meaning of biodiversity?
The Latin meaning of biodiversity is the complete existence of species and genes in the ecosystem. All the organisms depend on each other for survival.
What is the English meaning of thr Malayalam word adwaitham?
adwaitham
What is thr first letter of a eight letter word meaning starved?
deprived
What is the meaning of the word multigene?
the meaning of multigene is there is multiple different genes put together
What is the acronym for thr word 'Marriage'?
The word is 'divorce'.
What is a scientic word for genes?
...genes
Meaning of THR in physical education?
Target Heart Rate
What is thr root word in distraught?
traught
What is thr french word for nature?
That's the same word : Nature
How are the word parts poly- and genic related to the meaning of the term polygenic traits?
Well poly means many and genic means produced by genes. And polygenic trait means two or more genes so There related because they both produce many genes
What might thr father's word be foteshadowing?
I dnt kno
What is Abbreviation for the word throughout?
th/o or, thr/o
What's the greek name for oxygen?
Oxygen was named after the ancient Greek word oxys, meaning acid, and genes, meaning forming, because oxygen was found in most common acids.
