Question

In rabbits, white fur is a recessive trait. Based on this fact, what statement BEST describes this rabbit's genotype? A) It must have the genotype Bb. B) It is homozygous for fur color. C) It cannot have the genotype bb. D) It is heterozygous for fur color.

Answer 1

The answer is B

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Answer 2

The right answer is B) It is homozygous for fur color.

Homozygosity consists in an individual carrying for the same gene two similar variants (alleles), which is the case for all individuals with phenotypic characters derived from recessive genes. For example, when one has blue eyes, one is obligatorily homozygous for the gene coding the color of the eyes since the blue allele is recessive.