In mice, black fur color is dominant over brown. But mice with two alleles for black fur color were albino. Which pattern of inh

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In mice, black fur color is dominant over brown. But mice with two alleles for black fur color were albino. Which pattern of inh

eritance was exhibited?

Biology

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ozzi · Answer 1 · 2021-12-31T00:28:47+03:00

The pattern of inheritance that was exhibited is epistasis. Epistasis is the phenomenon of the effect of one gene being dependent on the presence of one or more 'modifier genes', the genetic background. Thus, epistatic mutations have different effects in combination than individually. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.