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The ob gene codes for a hormone called leptin, which is involved in regulating energy balance by suppressing appetite and increasing energy expenditure. Deficiencies in leptin can lead to obesity.

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A gene whose code is not expressed unless a similar allele is present is called an?

recessive gene


How can mutation in a gene affect the traits that an organism has?

The gene will code for a different protein than it should.


Is the gene the DNA code for a certain trait?

no it isn't


How do the nitrogen base along a gene serve as a genetic code?

The order of the nitrogen bases along a gene forms a genetic code that specifies what type of protein will be produced


What is a section of DNA that code for a trait?

A section of chromosomes that codes for a trait can be called

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A gene is a genetic code for what?

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What is the genetic code code for?

instruction stored in the gene in the form genetic code.


Is a gene a code of a trait?

Yes


What code is use for protein?

gene


A gene is a code of what?

the sequence of nucleotides


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A gene whose code is not expressed unless a similar allele is present is called an?

recessive gene


What is the order of a gene's code?

the sequence of nucleotides