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The diagram shows how different types of traits are expressed in individuals.



What two conclusions can be drawn from the given diagram?

A gene holds the information to produce a specific protein.
Any type of protein can code for any type of trait in an individual.
Different types of proteins code for different types of traits in an individual.
Proteins are responsible for passing on genetic traits from one generation to the next.
A protein produces a specific gene that holds information about the traits in an individual.

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Based on the information provided, the two conclusions that can be drawn from the given diagram are:

  1. A gene holds the information to produce a specific protein. - This conclusion reflects the basic principle of molecular biology where genes are segments of DNA that provide the instructions for making proteins.

  2. Different types of proteins code for different types of traits in an individual. - This conclusion highlights the relationship between proteins and the phenotypes (traits) expressed in individuals, indicating that various proteins contribute to the diversity of traits based on the genes that encode them.

The other options either misrepresent the relationships or do not accurately reflect how genes and proteins function with respect to traits.