Science Explanation and Added Information
Adaptations:
0. (No Pigment - Human): We added in this adaptation to increase the level of survivability of humans. We thought that a reduction in pigment (or increase amount of pheomelanin which causes light skin and hair) would lead to less color in the skin and in the hair (or extreme white hair and skin) which will blend in into the surroundings. With this adaptation, these humans will be less likely to stand out in the snow and they will have and easier time catching their prey. Without this the human would stand out like a paint stain on a white shirt.
The gene that controls pigment is called MC1R. It produces the protein that creates a melanocortin 1 receptor. Melanocortin is located in specialized …show more content…
By increasing the activeness of those genes the humans can have a higher concentration of hydrochloric acid which means that their stomach is more acidic.
6. (Stomach Lining - Vulture): This adaptation produces more mucus in the stomach lining. This makes it so the stomach is protected from the gastric acid. Without this you would be getting severe ulcers which is very bad for your health. The gene that causes the production of mucus in the stomach is the MUC1 gene which produced a protein called mucin 1. By making the MUC1 gene more active it allows the stomach to have more mucus and effectively protecting it from the acid.
7. (Jaw Muscles - Human): This adaptation allows for stronger muscles in the jaw. We added this so you can effectively chew anything and your jaw won't get tired. Say if you are looking for food and all you see is a carcass, normally you wouldn't be able to eat it because you cannot eat bones. But with strong jaws you will be able to chew anything including bones. Without this it would be hard to get nutrients from animals because all you can eat is the
Adaptations:
0. (No Pigment - Human): We added in this adaptation to increase the level of survivability of humans. We thought that a reduction in pigment (or increase amount of pheomelanin which causes light skin and hair) would lead to less color in the skin and in the hair (or extreme white hair and skin) which will blend in into the surroundings. With this adaptation, these humans will be less likely to stand out in the snow and they will have and easier time catching their prey. Without this the human would stand out like a paint stain on a white shirt.
The gene that controls pigment is called MC1R. It produces the protein that creates a melanocortin 1 receptor. Melanocortin is located in specialized …show more content…
By increasing the activeness of those genes the humans can have a higher concentration of hydrochloric acid which means that their stomach is more acidic.
6. (Stomach Lining - Vulture): This adaptation produces more mucus in the stomach lining. This makes it so the stomach is protected from the gastric acid. Without this you would be getting severe ulcers which is very bad for your health. The gene that causes the production of mucus in the stomach is the MUC1 gene which produced a protein called mucin 1. By making the MUC1 gene more active it allows the stomach to have more mucus and effectively protecting it from the acid.
7. (Jaw Muscles - Human): This adaptation allows for stronger muscles in the jaw. We added this so you can effectively chew anything and your jaw won't get tired. Say if you are looking for food and all you see is a carcass, normally you wouldn't be able to eat it because you cannot eat bones. But with strong jaws you will be able to chew anything including bones. Without this it would be hard to get nutrients from animals because all you can eat is the