Explain with an example, how genes control the characteristics (or traits).


The gene is the section or part of DNA that carries information for a protein. This information is translated to synthesize protein (enzymes, hormones or proteins).

Therefore, each trait is the result of the biochemical reaction of this expressed form of a gene (protein). 

The trait expressed by the dominant gene is known as a dominant trait.

The trait expressed by a recessive gene is a recessive trait. 

For example, When the Pure tall pea plant (TT) is crossed with the dwarf (tt) pea plant, the trait expressed will be Tt, which will produce a tall pea plant. When this gene is passed from parent to offspring, the traits preserved upon them also passes with it.

Updated on: 21-Mar-2023

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