Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Independent Assortment

Independent assortment (Mendel's law) means genes for different traits segregate independently during gamete formation. So, fur color (black/white) and eye color (black/red) genes can combine freely.

Step2: Evaluate Each Combination

• Black fur + black eyes: Possible (if parent genotypes allow both traits to be inherited).
• Black fur + red eyes: Possible (independent assortment allows mixing fur and eye color genes).
• White fur + black eyes: Possible (same logic—independent segregation enables this combination).
• White fur + red eyes: Possible (genes assort independently, so all four combinations of the two fur colors and two eye colors are possible, assuming the parental genotypes have the alleles for both traits).

Answer:

A. black fur, black eyes
B. black fur, red eyes
C. white fur, black eyes
D. white fur, red eyes

(All options are possible due to independent assortment of the two traits' genes.)