Snowshoe hares can be found living in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico. During the summer months, when there is no snow on the ground, the snowshoe hare's coat color is typically brown. During the winter months, when the mountains are covered in snow, the snowshoe hare's coat is typically white. Which statement describes the genetic basis for the seasonal changes in coat color?

a. The snow causes mutations in the genes that regulate coat color so that the snowshoe hares are adapted to their environment during the winter months.

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adefioyelaoye adefioyelaoye · Answer 2 · 2022-04-15T13:09:06+02:00

The snow causes mutations in the genes that regulate coat color so that the snowshoe hares are adapted to their environment during the winter month.

What is Mutation?

This is defined as a change in the DNA sequence of an organism due to different factors such as exposure to radiation etc.

The snow however caused the mutation in the coat color of the snowshoe and allowing it to adapt to the environment during winter.

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