In Rabbits, Coat Color Is Governed by Four Alleles: C

question 20

Multiple Choice

In rabbits, coat color is governed by four alleles: C for dark gray, C^ch for chinchilla, C^h for Himalayan, and c for white. Each individual rabbit inherits a combined total of _____ coat color allele(s) from its parents.

• A) zero
• B) one
• C) two
• D) three
• E) four

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Definitions:

Ll × Ll

Represents a genetic cross between two organisms that are heterozygous for a particular trait, where 'L' and 'l' represent different alleles of a gene.

Universal Donors

Individuals with O-negative blood type, whose red blood cells can be transfused into persons of any other blood type without adverse reactions.

Type O Blood

A blood type characterized by the absence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells, making it a universal donor for red cell transfusions.

Diploid Cells

Cells that contain two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, characteristic of most organismal body cells except for gametes.