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Explain how the DNA in genes relates to the traits of an organism-?
DNA is a giant molecule, a string of nuclear bases that from genes. These genes are the code to make an organism. In fact every trait in an organism is a result of the genes' action and therefore the composition of the DNA.
When a extra base is added to an organism DNA the mutation is known as a?
frameshift mutation.
What is the relationship between an organism's DNA and protein specificity?
An organism's DNA encodes the instructions for building proteins through the sequence of nucleotides in its genes. This sequence determines the specific sequence of amino acids in a protein, which in turn influences its structure and function. Therefore, the DNA sequence directly influences the protein specificity in terms of its unique composition and role in the organism.
What sequence best represents the relationship between DNA and the traits of an organism?
DNA contains the instructions for building proteins, which determine an organism's traits. The sequence is: DNA → RNA → proteins → traits of an organism. This process is known as the central dogma of molecular biology.
What is the name of the length of DNA?
The length of DNA is often measured in base pairs (bp), with one base pair representing two nucleotides on opposite strands of the DNA double helix. In the context of human DNA, the total length of all the DNA in a diploid cell is approximately 6 billion base pairs, which can be roughly estimated to be about 2 meters when fully stretched out.
What individual of an organism is determined by the?
DNA base sequence
How do mutations occur in an organism?
In the base sequence of the DNA part of the DNA changes which causes a change in the whole DNA which is called a mutation.
Explain how the DNA in genes relates to the traits of an organism-?
DNA is a giant molecule, a string of nuclear bases that from genes. These genes are the code to make an organism. In fact every trait in an organism is a result of the genes' action and therefore the composition of the DNA.
When a extra base is added to an organism DNA the mutation is known as a?
frameshift mutation.
How do 4 base pairs of DNA contribute to the genetic information of an organism?
The 4 base pairs of DNA (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine) form the genetic code that determines the traits and characteristics of an organism. The sequence of these base pairs in DNA molecules encodes the instructions for building proteins, which are essential for the functioning and development of the organism. Each combination of base pairs codes for a specific amino acid, and the overall sequence of base pairs determines the structure and function of the proteins produced, ultimately influencing the genetic information and traits of the organism.
What is the relationship between an organism's DNA and protein specificity?
An organism's DNA encodes the instructions for building proteins through the sequence of nucleotides in its genes. This sequence determines the specific sequence of amino acids in a protein, which in turn influences its structure and function. Therefore, the DNA sequence directly influences the protein specificity in terms of its unique composition and role in the organism.
What is Chargaff known for?
In 1950, Erwin Chargaff analysed the base composition of DNA composition in a number of organisms. He reported that DNA composition varies from one species to another so allowing for the ascertaining of differential.
What sequence best represents the relationship between DNA and the traits of an organism?
DNA contains the instructions for building proteins, which determine an organism's traits. The sequence is: DNA → RNA → proteins → traits of an organism. This process is known as the central dogma of molecular biology.
What is the name of the length of DNA?
The length of DNA is often measured in base pairs (bp), with one base pair representing two nucleotides on opposite strands of the DNA double helix. In the context of human DNA, the total length of all the DNA in a diploid cell is approximately 6 billion base pairs, which can be roughly estimated to be about 2 meters when fully stretched out.
This holds an organisms hereditary information?
In cells they are in DNA. In virus they are in DNA or RNA
How numerous base changes could occur in DNA yet have no effect on an organism's fitness?
Any number of base changes in DNA not coding for or controlling the coding of gene expression would have no effect on an organisms fitness.
The individuality of an organism is determined by the organisms?
The individuality of an organism is determined by its genetic makeup, environmental influences, and unique development process. These factors interact to shape the physical and behavioral characteristics that distinguish the organism from others.
