A manual contains instructions for how to build a variety of structures using a set of interlocking bricks. If this scenario is used as a model for genetic information, which statement is correct?
• Each set of instructions is a protein.
• The manual is a chromosome.
• The interlocking bricks are the chromosomes.
• Each structure is a gene.
In this model, the interlocking bricks are analogous to chromosomes, and each structure that can be built using the bricks is analogous to a gene. Therefore, the correct statement is "Each structure is a gene."
A manual contains instructions for how to build a variety of structures using a set of interlocking bricks. If this scenario is used as a model for genetic information, which statement is correct?(1 point)
Responses
Each set of instructions is a protein.
Each set of instructions is a protein.
The manual is a chromosome.
The manual is a chromosome.
The interlocking bricks are the chromosomes.
The interlocking bricks are the chromosomes.
Each structure is a gene.
Each structure is a gene.
In order to determine which statement is correct, let's understand the terms and concepts involved.
Genetic information refers to the instructions encoded in an organism's DNA, which determines its traits and characteristics. This information is organized into specific units called genes, which are segments of DNA that control the production of specific proteins.
Based on the scenario given, the manual containing instructions for building structures using interlocking bricks can be metaphorically compared to genetic information. Let's break down each option to determine which one aligns with this model:
1. Each set of instructions is a protein:
- Proteins are the end products of a gene's instructions, produced through a process called protein synthesis. In this scenario, the instructions represent genetic information, not the final product, so this statement is incorrect.
2. The manual is a chromosome:
- Chromosomes are structures within cells that carry genetic information. They consist of long strands of DNA containing multiple genes. The manual could represent the entire set of genetic instructions (chromosomes), so this statement is plausible.
3. The interlocking bricks are the chromosomes:
- Chromosomes are made up of DNA, not physical objects like the interlocking bricks. So, this statement is incorrect.
4. Each structure is a gene:
- In genetics, a gene is a specific segment of DNA that contains instructions for producing a particular protein. In the given scenario, each structure corresponds to a specific set of instructions, similar to how a gene contains instructions. Therefore, this statement is correct.
Considering the comparisons made, the most suitable option is: Each structure is a gene.