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In this activity you will choose one gene to study.

Enter the Fly-Lab and to the Genetic database.

Choose one gene from the following list:

Which trait is affected by this gene?

Read the information about this gene.

What is the role of the protein that is produced from the information whithin this gene?

How does this gene affect the trait of the fly? Use the protein role in you answer

What are the differences between the alleles of this gene

This is not the only gene that affects this trait. Suggest what could be the role of a different protein in the process of trait formation?

Compare your results with a friend who chose a different gene. What are the differences and similarities?