Question

In some bunnies, the gene for fur color is controlled by condominance. The allele for gray color is G and the allele white color is W. The heterozygous phenotype results in a gray and white bunny/ What is the genotype for gray bunnies? what is the genotype for white bunnies? what is the genotype for gray and white bunnies?

Answer 1

Answer:

Genotype gray bunnies: GG

Genotype white bunnies: WW

Genotype gray and white bunnies: GW

Explanation:

In diploid species (2n), organisms receive one gene copy (allele) from each parent. Codominance is a relationship that occurs when both alleles of the same gene show dominance. In consequence, the expression of both alleles in heterozygous individuals results in a new phenotype. In this example, the expression of G and W alleles results in a gray and white phenotype. Examples of codominance include individuals with type AB blood group in humans or the roan coat color in horses.