In cats, curled ears result from an allele (C) that is dominant over an allele f

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In cats, curled ears result from an allele (C) that is dominant over an allele for normal ears (c). Black color results from an independently assorting allele (G) that is dominant over an allele for gray (g). When a cat with normal ears and black fur (P1) is mated to a cat with curled ears and black fur (P2) the following offspring are produced:

Offspring: 3/8 normal ears, black fur

                  1/8 normal ears, gray fur

                  3/8 curled ears, black fur

                  1/8 curled ears, gray fur

What is the most likely genotype of P2?  

Explanation / Answer

The most likely genotype of P2 is

normal ears, black fur - cc GG, ccGg

normal ears, gray fur - cc gg

Curled ears, black fur - CC GG, Cc Gg

Curled ears, gray fur - CC gg, Cc gg.

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