Which statement correctly describes the relationship between genes, proteins, and traits?

C. Genes are transcribed into mRNA, the mRNA is then translated into proteins, which determines specific traits.

Explanation:

Genes are segments of the genetic material (DNA) that encodes certain products, which are heritable. In the central dogma of biology, genes are expressed via two processes viz: transcription and translation.

Transcription is the process whereby the information in genes are used to synthesize mRNA molecule, while Translation is the process whereby the mRNA molecule is used to synthesize proteins in the ribosome.

The proteins are responsible for the individual characteristics or traits possessed by living organisms. For example, MELANIN GENE is transcribed into MELANIN mRNA, which is then translated into MELANIN PROTEIN responsible for the skin colour (trait).

answer: decrease

a limiting factor is the one which decrease the abundance, distribution and causes extinction of the population of species in a ecosystem. here, predators including hawks, owls and snakes are the limiting factor for the population of mexican free tailed bat.   although bats are nocturnal animals as they forge for food at night these predators also may remain active during night which can decrease the population of the mexican free-tailed bats. also, these bats eat only one type of insects that are moths. the food can also be a limiting factor as all 400 members are dependent upon same type of food needs that are moths. the decrease in the moth population can cause decrease in population size of the mexican free-tailed bats.

therefore, the scenarios will most likely to decrease the population size of the mexican free-tailed bats.  

1: most common garden plants prefer loam — soils with a balance of different-sized mineral particles (approximately 40% sand, 40% silt, and 20% clay) with ample organic matter and pore space. however, some plants grow better in sandy soils, while others are well-adapted to clay soils.

2: available water capacity is the maximum amount of plant available water a soil can provide. it is an indicator of a soil's ability to retain water and make it sufficiently available for plant use. available water capacity is the water held in soil between its field capacity and permanent wilting point.

3: it is the same for all living things (plants and animals). it also includes very tiny organisms that our eyes cannot see. they are known as microorganisms, and include viruses, bacteria and fungi.