Question
5. The B and D gene are located on different chromosomes. Which of the following statements is a valid
conclusion relating to how the B and the D gene are inherited?
a. The B and the D gene do not affect each other's inheritance
b. Cats who receive recessive B alleles are more likely to receive recessive D alleles
c. Cats inherit alleles for either B or D, but not both
d. Cats inherit their B gene from one parent and their D gene from the other
Answer
d. Cats inherit their B gene from one parent and their D gene from the other.