Answer:
A mutation can alter the structure/function of a particular protein, thereby also altering the phenotype resulting from this new variant
Explanation:
A mutation can be defined as a genetic change in the genome of an organism. Some mutations are capable of modifying the expression and/or structure of the proteins, while other mutations (known as silent mutations) have no effect on the resulting proteins. When mutations occur within the gene region encoding a protein (i.e., exons), they are potentially capable of producing a faulty protein. For example, a mutation can alter the Open Reading Frame (ORF) of the resulting protein, thereby inactivating it. The mutations that alter the structure and/or function of the protein can also alter the resulting phenotype associated with the expression of this protein. For example, a mutation within a gene that encodes a key enzyme can potentially alter the binding site of the protein, so the resulting mutated enzyme cannot bind to the substrate anymore. In consequence, this mutation alters the phenotype of the individual who is not more able to carry out the metabolic reaction catalyzed by the faulty enzyme.
What is a convergent boundary?
Answer:
A convergent boundary is an area on Earth where two or more lithospheric plates collide. One plate eventually slides beneath the other, a process known as subduction. The subduction zone can be defined by a plane where many earthquakes occur, called the Wadati–Benioff zone.
Explanation:
A study is being done to test the effects of temperature on the number of microbial colonies. Four different incubators are set up, each at a different temperature with one culture plate in each. Each plate has the same nutrient content, pH, and are inoculated with microorganism samples from the same source. At the end of the experiment, the number of colonies on each plate is counted. What is the independent variable
Answer:
The correct answer is - the different temperatures of incubators.
Explanation:
An independent variable is a variable in a study or research which is manipulated or changed to check or find the effect on the dependent variable. The independent variable is the only factor that changes in research while other factors remain constant that can affect the result in the study.
In this case or study, there is the only factor that is manipulated is the temperature of incubators is manipulated to see the effect of temperature on the number of microbial colonies. Thus, the different temperatures of incubators is the independent variable here.