Question

a mouse with white fur and red eyes mates with a mouse with black fur and black eyes. which combinations of traits would be possible in future generations if the genes for fur color and eye color assort independently? select all possibilities. black fur, black eyes black fur, red eyes white fur, black eyes white fur, red eyes which combinations of traits would be possible in future generations if the genes for fur color and eye color genes are closely linked? select all possibilities. black fur, black eyes black fur, red eyes white fur, black eyes white fur, red eyes

Explanation:

• If genes assort independently:
• Each trait (fur color and eye color) can combine freely. So all four combinations (black fur, black eyes; black fur, red eyes; white fur, black eyes; white fur, red eyes) are possible.
• If genes are closely linked:
• Linked genes tend to be inherited together. So only the combinations from the parents (black fur, black eyes and white fur, red eyes) are likely.

Answer:

• Genes assort independently: black fur, black eyes; black fur, red eyes; white fur, black eyes; white fur, red eyes.
• Genes are closely linked: black fur, black eyes; white fur, red eyes.