This might have been the cause of not being exposed to this specific pollen during his years in Chicago. Allergic reactions can develop when the stimuli presented even when its not contagious causes the immune system to trigger and act in a defensive stance. This delayed effect may have been the cause of the sudden expression of the immune system.
The question is:
What may be observed as a result of the described mutation in an individual?
<span>1) Skin cancer due to UV rays </span>
<span>2) Darker blue pigmentation </span>
<span>3) A lack of alterase for other functions it may serve </span>
<span>4) The release of a different pigment color
The correct answer is B.
In this theoretical molecular cascade, we have three key parts, the blue2 gene, the blue2 operator and the enzyme alterase.
The enzyme alterase stops the expression of the blue2 gene by binding to its operator, and therefore the blue pigment protein.
The blue2 operator has a specific binding spot for alterase. If this binding spot is changed due to a conformational change, the alterase would not be able to bind to the operator and the blue2 gene could express undisturbedly, resulting in increased concentration of the blue pigment protein.</span>
