Question

how are alleles passed for guinea pig fur color and length?
one allele for fur color and one allele for fur length is passed to the offspring from each parent.
one allele for fur color is passed together with an allele for fur length from parents to offspring.
the offspring receive the alleles for fur color and length from one parent.
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Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we recall Mendelian genetics principles. Each parent contributes one allele for each trait (fur color and fur length) to the offspring. The first option states that one allele for fur color and one for fur length is passed from each parent, which aligns with the law of segregation (alleles separate during gamete formation, and each gamete carries one allele per trait from each parent). The second option suggests alleles for different traits are passed together, which is incorrect as traits are independent (law of independent assortment, unless linked, but here the context is typical inheritance). The third option is wrong as offspring get alleles from both parents, not one.

Answer:

One allele for fur color and one allele for fur length is passed to the offspring from each parent.