Which of the Following Statements BEST Explains the Nature of Genetic

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST explains the nature of genetic expression?

• A) A single gene is the source of a single protein's genetic information.
• B) Events outside of a cell cannot excite or inhibit genetic expression.
• C) Only internal events inside a cell can influence genetic expression.
• D) The activity of genes is affected by the internal and external factors.

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Definitions:

Crystallins

Special proteins in the lens of the eye that are responsible for its transparency and refractive properties.

Gene Recruitment

The co-option of a gene for a function different from the gene's original function, contributing to evolutionary novelty.

Promiscuous Proteins

Proteins that can bind to multiple molecular partners with different specificities, playing crucial roles in cellular functions and signaling .

Adaptations

Traits that have evolved through natural selection, allowing organisms to survive and reproduce in their environments.