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Create an impactful scientific visualization illustrating the concepts of gene mutation and its potential influences on an organism's traits. Use the metaphor of an abstract chess board with multiple pathways, denoting the various potential outcomes - positive, negative, or neutral. Further elaborate the concept with a symbol of the chromosome, shown as a structure that contains all the elements signifying 'gene', 'chromatid', and 'centromere'. The image should reflect a sense of discovery and intrigue to make the concepts clearly understandable and engaging, while ensuring no text is included in it.

If the proteins making up a gene were changed or mutated, what impact would this likely have on an organism?(1 point)

A trait of the organism may be changed only in a positive way.

There would be no change as the proteins do not impact traits.

A trait of the organism may be changed only in a negative way.

A trait of the organism may be changed in either a negative, positive, or neutral way.******

Which option contains all of the other options listed?

gene

chromosome******

chromatid

centromere

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What is a gene?(1 point)
a section of DNA that encodes a specific protein

Which structure carries genetic information?
chromosome

Which option contains all of the other options listed?
chromosome

If the proteins making up a gene were changed or mutated, what impact would this likely have on an organism?
A trait of the organism may be changed in either a negative, positive, or neutral way.

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The test is called genes and chromosomes

Right on both!

To answer the first question, which is about the impact of protein mutations on organisms, the correct option is "A trait of the organism may be changed in either a negative, positive, or neutral way."

Proteins play crucial roles in the functioning and development of organisms. Genes contain the instructions for building proteins, and if these proteins are changed or mutated, it can lead to various effects on the organism. Depending on the specific mutation and its effect on protein function, the impact can be positive, negative, or have no noticeable effect.

To answer the second question, the option that contains all the other options listed is "chromosome." A chromosome is a structure found in the nucleus of cells and contains DNA, which includes genes. Chromosomes consist of DNA tightly coiled and organized, and they play a significant role in carrying genetic information from one generation to the next. Within a chromosome, there are chromatids, which are duplicated copies of the DNA, connected by a structure called a centromere. Therefore, "chromosome" encompasses all the other options mentioned.