Question

By itself, a DNA sequence does not:

Select one:
a. Explain how the cell turns each gene on or off
b. How the gene's encoded protein folds into its final shape
c. Explain the function of the protein
d. Explain what happens if the gene mutates
e. All of the above are correct

Answer 1

A DNA sequence alone does not explain gene regulation, protein folding, protein function, or the effects of gene mutations. It instead provides instructions for amino acid assembly. Additional cellular processes and factors are required for gene expression and to understand protein function and mutation effects.

Step-by-step explanation:

By itself, a DNA sequence does not:

1. Explain how the cell turns each gene on or off.
   
2. Determine how the gene's encoded protein folds into its final shape.
   
3. Explain the function of the protein.
   
4. Explain what happens if the gene mutates.
   

In other words, while DNA contains the instructions for assembling amino acids in a specific order to make proteins, it does not provide information on gene expression, protein folding, protein function, or outcomes of mutations. The regulation of gene expression involves transcription factors that turn genes 'on' or 'off' to produce necessary proteins.

The folding of proteins into their functional forms, their specific functions, and changes that occur as a result of mutations require additional understanding of cellular mechanisms and interactions with the environment.