Question

In a species of mouse, fur color is controlled by a single gene pair. Animals with genotype bb have black fur, while animals with genotype bb have white fur. What is the fur color of animals with genotype bb?

1) Black
2) White
3) Gray
4) Cannot be determined

Answer 1

Animals with genotype 'bb' have white fur.

Step-by-step explanation:

The fur color of animals with genotype bb is white.

In this species of mouse, the gene responsible for fur color is controlled by a single gene pair. The dominant allele B produces black fur, while the recessive allele b produces white fur. Since animals with the genotype bb have two copies of the recessive allele, their fur color will be white.