Question

Proteins control the expression of various characters. Explain this statement by taking an example of "tallness" as a characteristic in plants

Hint:

Proteins are the end products of genes and are directly involved in traits like tallness in plants by regulating growth processes.

Answer 1

Proteins are responsible for the expression of genetic traits through their role in gene expression and regulation. For example, in plants, the height or "tallness" characteristic can be controlled by the production of specific proteins. A gene encoding a growth hormone or related protein will direct the plant to grow taller. This process involves transcription and translation of genetic material to produce the necessary proteins that control cell division and elongation, contributing to the overall height.