Question

question 16 of 25

which term describes a molecule that codes for many characteristics, such as flower color?

a. genome
b. dna
c. protein
d. gene

Explanation:

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The question asks for a term describing a "molecule" that codes for "many characteristics, such as flower color."

Evaluate the options

• A. Genome: The genome refers to the complete set of genetic material in an organism, which is an entire collection rather than a single molecule type.
• B. DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the macromolecule that stores genetic information. A single DNA molecule (chromosome) contains many genes coding for many different characteristics.
• C. Protein: Proteins are the functional products of gene expression, not the coding molecules themselves.
• D. Gene: A gene is a specific segment of DNA that typically codes for a single characteristic or polypeptide, rather than "many characteristics."

Select the correct option

DNA is the molecule that contains the genetic instructions coding for many different traits and characteristics.
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<mcq-option>(C) Protein</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>(D) Gene</mcq-option>
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Answer:

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• A. Genome: The genome refers to the complete set of genetic material in an organism, which is an entire collection rather than a single molecule type.
• B. DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the macromolecule that stores genetic information. A single DNA molecule (chromosome) contains many genes coding for many different characteristics.
• C. Protein: Proteins are the functional products of gene expression, not the coding molecules themselves.
• D. Gene: A gene is a specific segment of DNA that typically codes for a single characteristic or polypeptide, rather than "many characteristics."

Select the correct option

DNA is the molecule that contains the genetic instructions coding for many different traits and characteristics.
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