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The antennapedia gene (fruit flies) controls development of the legs. Should it not work properly, the fly will have ectopic antennae instead of a second part of legs.

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Can a single gene control a single trait.?

It was once believed that one gene controls one trait, so it is possible. Currently, the belief is that one gene can interact with other genes to control a trait, and that one gene can control more than one trait.


What control organism trait?

Gene


What happens when there are changes in a gene?

The protein that the gene codes for changes or may even cease to be produced, depending on the change to the gene.


What turns a gene off?

The presence of a control substance that can [reversibly, usually] bind to a Gene-On-Off location within the Dna. Turning a Gene Off can also involve the Absence of a Control Factor.


Do the gene control the characteristics of a living thing?

No


Can a single gene control a sigle trait?

Its possible. A single gene defines a single protein.


Benefits of medical treatments that control gene expression?

I would guess that if a gene is not functioning normally then controlling the expression of that gene would be beneficial.


What happens to a gene for a protein that is not used much in the cell?

Nothing "happens" to it. When a gene is not actively being copied or expressed it is folded up and stored till it is needed again.


What activity does the aldox gene control?

Aldehyde oxidase


What do regulatory elements in gene control interact with?

Regulatory elements in gene control interact with transcription factors, which bind to specific DNA sequences to either enhance or inhibit gene expression. These interactions help regulate when and to what extent a gene is transcribed into messenger RNA.


What is a gene regulation?

The regulator gene produces repressor protein.


What does gene?

A gene is a section of DNA that codes for a functional product (i.e. a protein). Genes control the functions of cells.