Are Zebras Black with White Stripes or White with Black Stripes?

The video explores the intriguing question of whether zebras are black with white stripes or vice versa. It delves into the role of melanin in pigmentation, explaining how different types of melanin contribute to various colors in animals. The genetic control of melanin production is discussed, highlighting how genes are switched on and off to create zebra stripes. The video also reveals that zebra skin is actually black or brown, lacking the iconic stripes seen in their fur. Finally, it encourages viewers to engage with the channel for more scientific content.

What pigment is responsible for the black and brown colors in animals?

• Carotene

• Eumelanin

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

How do genes influence the formation of zebra stripes?

• By altering the thickness of the skin

• By determining the length of the hair

• By changing the color of the skin

• By controlling the maturity of melanocytes

What determines the thickness of zebra stripes?

• The diet of the zebra

• The amount of sunlight exposure

• The timing of gene activation during development

• The climate in which the zebra lives

What is the actual color of a zebra's skin beneath its fur?

• Green with blue stripes

• White with black stripes

• Black or brown without stripes

• Yellow with red stripes

What is the difference between skin and hair pigmentation in zebras?

• Hair pigmentation involves melanin, while skin does not

• Both skin and hair pigmentation are identical

• Skin pigmentation involves stripes, while hair does not

• Skin pigmentation lacks stripes, while hair has them