Why do mutations in genes affect traits?

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A. Genes determine what type of mutagens an organism has.

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B. Genes produce proteins that cause traits.

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C. Genes affect how many chromosomes an organism has

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D. Genes code for carbohydrates that influence traits.

Answer:b

B

Explanation:

Genes (the whole gene combination of an organism is called genotype) translate to protiens through the central dogma principle. Genes are first transcribed to RNA by RNA polymerases. The RNA is then translated to protein in a process called translation in ribosomes. The proteins define the phenotype of the organism.