Explain How the Ch (Himalayan) Allele and Tyrosinase Control the Siamese

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Essay

Explain how the ch (Himalayan) allele and tyrosinase control the Siamese coat- color pattern. What is the underlying reason that certain parts of a Siamese cat (e.g., tail and ears) are darker than the cat's trunk?

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