Q1. Explain what the function of a structural protein is: A) a polymer of many a

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Q1.

Explain what the function of a structural protein is:

A) a polymer of many amino acids essential for cellular

B) a type of protein which binds to and organizes cellular molecules

C) a type of protein whose only job is temporary amino acid storage

Q2.

Which of the following statements about genes are true?

A) Genes control characteristics in living things

B) Genes are inherited in pairs, one gene from each parent

C) Sexually reproducing organisms make gametes/sex cells that have one copy of every type of gene

D) All of the above

Explanation / Answer

B) a type of protein which binds to and organizes cellular molecules

Proteins are nothing but a linear sequence of amino acids and structural proteins are involved in building structural components of our body (bone and cartilage). These proteins will organize cellular molecules by binding to them.

(2) All the above

All the above statements regarding gene are correct.

Genes are the unit of heredity and will be transferred form a parent to the offspring. Genes which are made up of DNA will going to control all the characteristics of living things and each gamete produced from sexually reproducing organism will have one copy of each of the gene in the form of allele.

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