Generally, Only Female Cats Have the Tortoiseshell Phenotype for Fur

question 14

Multiple Choice

Generally, only female cats have the tortoiseshell phenotype for fur colour. Which of the following statements explains this phenomenon?

• A) A male inherits only one allele of the X-linked gene controlling hair colour.
• B) The Y chromosome has a gene blocking orange colouration.
• C) Only males can have Barr bodies.
• D) Multiple crossovers on the Y chromosome prevent orange pigment production.

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