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What would the genotype be for an orange kitty

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An orange male cat genotype would be XO and an orange female cat genotype would be XOXO.

  • Q: What is the genetics of coat color in cats? A: The genetics of coat color in cats is complex and involves multiple genes.
  • Q: What gene is primarily responsible for orange fur in cats? A: The gene responsible for orange fur in cats is the X-linked gene called the O gene, or the orange gene.
  • Q: What is the genotype for an orange male cat? A: An orange male cat would have one copy of the O gene on his X chromosome and no copy of the O gene on his Y chromosome, so his genotype would be XO.
  • Q: What is the genotype for an orange female cat? A: An orange female cat would have two copies of the O gene, one on each X chromosome, so her genotype would be XOXO.