Question

In a breed of dog, the gene for black fur is dominant and the gene for brown fur is recessive. Two dogs with black fur are bred. One of the offspring has brown fur. What is the most likely explanation for the brown fur?
The dog received one gene for brown fur and one gene for black fur.
The dog received a mutated gene.
The dog only received one gene for fur color.
The dog received two recessive genes for brown fur.

Answer 1

In a breed of dog, the gene for black fur is dominant and the gene for brown fur is recessive. Two dogs with black fur are bred. One of the offspring has brown fur. What is the most likely explanation for the brown fur? (1 point)
The dog received one gene for brown fur and one gene for black fur.
The dog received a mutated gene.
The dog only received one gene for fur color.
The dog received two recessive genes for brown fur.