Can Your Cat Change Color?

The video explores the genetics of cat coat colors, focusing on the role of melanin and the TERP one enzyme in pigmentation. It explains how genetic mutations can lead to different coat colors, such as brown or reddish cinnamon, and highlights the influence of diet on coat color. Experiments show that altering amino acid intake can change a cat's coat color, demonstrating the importance of dietary tyrosine and phenylalanine. The video concludes that a cat's coat color can be restored with a complete diet, emphasizing the interplay between genetics and nutrition.

What is the role of the enzyme TERP one in determining a cat's coat color?

• It determines the length of a cat's fur.

• It breaks down proteins into amino acids.

• It converts tyrosine into U melanin, affecting coat color.

• It is responsible for a cat's eye color.

How can a genetic mutation in TERP one affect a cat's coat color?

• It can make the coat color lighter, resulting in a brown cat.

• It can make the coat color darker, resulting in a black cat.

• It can change the coat color to white.

• It can make the coat color striped.

What happens to a cat's coat color if it has a recessive trait affecting U melanin production?

• The coat will become completely black.

• The coat may turn a reddish cinnamon color.

• The coat will become striped.

• The coat will have no color at all.

How can a cat's diet influence its coat color?

• By altering the levels of amino acids like tyrosine and phenylalanine.

• By changing the amount of sunlight the cat receives.

• By adjusting the cat's sleep schedule.

• By varying the amount of water the cat drinks.

What can restore a black cat's coat color if it has turned brown due to dietary changes?

• Changing its sleep pattern.

• Feeding it a more complete diet.

• Increasing its exposure to sunlight.

• Reducing its water intake.