question archive Which of the following is an example of the natural environment affecting the expression of a gene? Owl feathers shift from brown to white in winter Having blue or brown eyes The evolution of AB blood type Red and white flowers mix to pink
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Which of the following is an example of the natural environment affecting the expression of a gene?
The correct answer is choice A
Owl feathers shift from brown to white in winter
Step-by-step explanation
the white coat during winter is the best phenomenon next to invisibility. and its very important for predation(hunting of prey) actually what happens is that when owls is growing white feathers in the fall, melanin production is shut off automatic and the feathers comes without pigment.
the gene responsible for melanin production is automatically shut off as a result of the natural environment forces(winter)