In a certain mouse population, gene B codes for black fur, and b codes for brown fur. This gene follows the Mendelian inheritance pattern - the trait is only determined by one gene. What is the phenotype of a mouse that has the genotype Bb? (1 point)

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fur with black hairs
fur with black hairs

fur with brown hairs
fur with brown hairs

fur with both black and brown hairs
fur with both black and brown hairs

fur with yellow hairs
fur with yellow hairs

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The phenotype of a mouse that has the genotype Bb would be "fur with black hairs." In Mendelian inheritance, the dominant allele (B) masks the presence of the recessive allele (b), resulting in the dominant trait being expressed.