Asked by jayden
Why do different individuals of the same species have different traits?
A.
Individuals have different proteins that cause variations among their genes.
B.
Individuals have proteins that produce genes with completely different functions from other individuals.
C.
Individuals have differences in their genes that result in protein variations.
D.
Individuals have different genes that produce proteins with completely different functions from other individuals.
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Different individuals carry different versions (alleles) of genes. Those genetic differences change the proteins made (sequence, amount, activity), and those protein differences produce the observable trait variation. Environmental effects can also influence traits, but the genetic cause is captured by C.
Different individuals carry different versions (alleles) of genes. Those genetic differences change the proteins made (sequence, amount, activity), and those protein differences produce the observable trait variation. Environmental effects can also influence traits, but the genetic cause is captured by C.
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