Question

1. the fur color of the adult northern seal, created by a dark brown pigment, is due to a specific enzyme. suggest reasons why baby seals are born with a pure white coat.

Explanation:

1. Camouflage in environment: Baby seals are born in icy - white environments. A white coat provides better camouflage against predators like polar bears, helping them blend into the snow and ice.
2. Immature enzyme system: The enzyme responsible for the dark - brown pigment in adult seals may not be fully active or present in baby seals at birth. As they grow, the enzyme system matures, leading to the development of the adult fur color.

Answer:

Baby seals are born with a pure white coat for camouflage in their snowy and icy birth environments to avoid predators and because the enzyme responsible for the adult fur color may not be fully functional at birth.