The Delightful Mutation Behind Siamese Cats

The video explores the fascinating world of cat coloration, focusing on how genetics and environmental factors influence the appearance of domestic cats. It highlights the unique case of Siamese cats, whose coloration is temperature-dependent due to a mutation in the tyrosinase enzyme. This mutation causes the enzyme to be sensitive to temperature, affecting melanin production and resulting in the distinctive color patterns of Siamese cats. The video also explains how newborn Siamese kittens develop their color patterns as they grow.

What happens to the tyrosinase enzyme at the average body temperature of a cat?

Describe the process that occurs when a Siamese kitten is born and how it affects their coloration.