Question

1. a research team finds evidence that king cheetahs have a blotchy coat pattern caused by a mutation in the taqpep gene. which conclusion is best supported by this finding?

• the taqpep gene controls cheetah behavior, which indirectly alters spot shape.
• the mutation in the taqpep gene leads to altered protein production, which causes the change in coat pattern.
• the blotchy pattern is a direct result of environmental exposure during development.
• king cheetah spots form randomly, and there is no genetic cause.

Explanation:

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Analyze the genetic mechanism

A mutation in a gene alters its DNA sequence, which changes the mRNA codon sequence during transcription.

Connect mutation to protein synthesis

The altered mRNA sequence leads to the translation of a modified amino acid sequence, producing an altered protein.

Link protein function to phenotype

The altered protein functions differently during development, resulting in the blotchy coat pattern phenotype.
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<mcq-option>The blotchy pattern is a direct result of environmental exposure during development.</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>King Cheetah spots form randomly, and there is no genetic cause.</mcq-option>
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Connect mutation to protein synthesis

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Link protein function to phenotype

The altered protein functions differently during development, resulting in the blotchy coat pattern phenotype.
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