In Rabbits, There Are Four Alleles at the C Locus

question 40

Essay

In rabbits, there are four alleles at the c locus.Arranged in dominance sequence they are:
C (agouti), c^ch(chinchilla), c^h(Himalayan), and c (albino)
(a)
Is it possible to cross two agouti rabbits and produce both chinchilla and Himalayan offspring?
(b)
Is it possible to cross two chinchillas and produce 1/2 chinchilla and 1/2 Himalayan?

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