Question

Describe the relationships among genes, DNA, and traits.(1 point)
Responses

Genes code for traits, which are composed of DNA.
Genes code for traits, which are composed of DNA.

Traits determine the DNA in genes.
Traits determine the DNA in genes.

Traits are made of genes, which are composed of DNA.
Traits are made of genes, which are composed of DNA.

Traits are determined by genes, which are composed of DNA.
Answer
In mice, the gene for tail length has two alleles. A long tail is dominant to a short tail. If a long-tailed mouse that is heterozygous mates with a short-tailed mouse, what are the chances of having offspring with short tails?(1 point)
Responses

75%
75%

50%
50%

25%
25%

100%
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:

**Traits are determined by genes, which are composed of DNA.**

Genes are segments of DNA that encode specific information required for the development of traits. Each gene can influence various traits, and these traits can be observed in the phenotype of an organism. Thus, the relationship is that genes, made up of DNA, hold the instructions that ultimately determine the characteristics (traits) of an organism.