The world of Genetics - The "A" Series

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Refresher to the The "A" locus (series) = Coat Pattern
There areonly three patterns of coat in rabbits, and it's pretty basic...

A = Agouti Pattern :::
Examples: Castor (Chestnut), Opal, Lynx

a[sup]t[/sup] = Tan Pattern :::
Examples: Otter's, Silver Marten's

a = Self Pattern :::
Examples: Black,Blue, Chocolate, Lilac

If you breed Self to Self, you will NEVER get a Tan pattern or Agouti pattern.
If you breed Self to Tan or Tan to Tan, you will NEVER get an Agouti pattern.

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Now Let's Test Your Knowledge!

Now it's your turn! Let's take what you know of Coat Pattern genetics and put it to the test!
Don't be afraid to try... we'll be here to help you through it.

Question #1:

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If an Agouti patternedrabbit is bred to a Tan patterned rabbit, What are the possible patterns of the resulting litter?


Question #2:

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If a Tanpatternedrabbit is bred to a Tan patterned rabbit, What are the possible patterns of the resulting litter?


Question #3:

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If aSelfpatternedrabbit is bred to a Tan patterned rabbit, What are the possible patterns of the resulting litter?


Question #4:

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If anAgoutipatternedrabbit is bred to anotherAgouti patterned rabbit, What are the possible patterns of the resulting litter?

 

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