Asked by Shane McGregor on Jul 07, 2024

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In rabbits, coat color is governed by four alleles: C for dark gray, Cch for chinchilla, Ch for Himalayan, and c for white. This is an example of

A) X-linked genes.
B) multiple alleles.
C) epistasis.
D) codominance.
E) incomplete dominance.

Coat Color

The color of an animal's fur, scales, skin, or feathers, which can result from a combination of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors.

Alleles

Alleles are variations of a gene that occur on the same place on a chromosome. These variations contribute to the diversity of traits seen in organisms.

Multiple Alleles

Three or more alleles of a single locus (in a population), such as the alleles governing the ABO series of blood types.

  • Leverage understanding of genetic foundations to foresee the outcomes of genetic mating, including situations involving multiple alleles and polygenic inheritance.
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Jianfeng Lu (student)Jul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The presence of more than two alternative forms of a gene (alleles) governing a single trait, such as coat color in rabbits, is an example of multiple alleles.