Part a. Explain the inheritance pattern that results in the fur coloration of a calico cat and why are almost all calico cats female. What biological mechanism is responsible for the calico coloration? Part b. Explain how could it be possible for a male cat to be calico. Part c. Describe the general structure of the sex chromosomes in a cell that is producing orange fur in a calico cat.

Part a. Explain the inheritance pattern that results in the fur coloration of a calico cat and why are almost all calico cats female. What biological mechanism is responsible for the calico coloration? Part b. Explain how could it be possible for a male cat to be calico. Part c. Describe the general structure of the sex chromosomes in a cell that is producing orange fur in a calico cat.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter7: Development And Sex Determination

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16QP

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