) Both parents in generation I have orange-brown fur. However in generation II, only one cub has orange-brown fur and the other two have white fur. Explain why this is so. b) Describe the possible genotype of tiger B

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a) Both parents in generation I have orange-brown fur. However in generation II, only one cub has orange-brown fur and the other two have white fur. Explain why this is so.

b) Describe the possible genotype of tiger B

2. In tigers, a recessive allele codes for white fur. Most tigers have orange-brown fur that is
coded by the dominant allele.
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The pedigree diagram below shows three generations of tigers. The black shapes indicate
dominant alleles for coat colour. The white shapes indicate recessive alleles. Male tigers are
shown by squares, females by circles.
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Transcribed Image Text:2. In tigers, a recessive allele codes for white fur. Most tigers have orange-brown fur that is coded by the dominant allele. D The pedigree diagram below shows three generations of tigers. The black shapes indicate dominant alleles for coat colour. The white shapes indicate recessive alleles. Male tigers are shown by squares, females by circles. 0-b 0-b . I B 28 11 REDMI NOTE 8 AI QUAD CAMERA
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