Froggy Jumps What are the Genetic Mechanis ms of traits?Versión en línea Genetic mechanisms of traits refer to the processes through which genetic information is inherited, expressed, and passed down from one generation to the next. These mechanisms explain how traits, such as eye color, height, or the ability to roll your tongue, are determined by genes and how those traits can vary within populations. por Ranim Bajbouj 1 What is the primary function of genes? a a) To regulate cell temperature b b) To guide protein production c c) To store energy 2 What is the structure of a gene? a a) A single nucleotide b b) A chain of amino acids c c) A strand of DNA made up of nucleotides 3 What is the relationship between a gene and an allele? a A gene is a sequence of alleles b An allele is a variant form of a gene c A gene contains no alleles 4 What is the purpose of a Punnett square? a To visualize the process of cell division b To predict the possible genetic outcomes of a cross between parents c To measure the physical traits of offspring 5 What is the phenotype of an individual with the genotype Bb for eye color? a Blue eyes b Brown eyes c A combination of blue and brown eyes