1. Which of the following statements best describes how genes relate to traits? a. Genes code for the production of specific proteins. These proteins lead to different traits. b. Genes and traits function together to produce proteins c. Traits contain instructions for making proteins, and genes are the observable outcome of such proteins. d. Genes are expressed according to instructions in traits.​

Peat deposits are found in waterlogged places where dead plant material piles up. when peat is buried, it undergoes compaction. it is subjected to heat and pressure for a long time, and a lot of water is squeezed out during this process. nearly ten vertical feet of original peat material becomes one vertical foot of coal. which of these remains unchanged in the system during the conversion of peat to coal? a) area b) density c) mass d) volume