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Multiple Choice
In guinea pigs, if one has black fur (BB) and the other has brown fur (bb), what are the possible genotypes for their offspring's fur?
A
Bb, bb
B
BB, bb
C
BB, Bb, bb
D
BB, Bb
Verified step by step guidance
1
Identify the genotypes of the parent guinea pigs: one has black fur with genotype 'BB' and the other has brown fur with genotype 'bb'.
Understand that 'B' is the dominant allele for black fur and 'b' is the recessive allele for brown fur.
Set up a Punnett square to determine the possible genotypes of the offspring. Place the alleles of one parent (BB) on the top and the alleles of the other parent (bb) on the side.
Fill in the Punnett square by combining the alleles from each parent. Each box in the square represents a possible genotype for the offspring.
Analyze the completed Punnett square to identify the possible genotypes of the offspring. The combinations will show the potential genetic outcomes for the fur color of the offspring.