In Siberian Huskies base fur color is represented by black & white fur BB, tan/yellow & white fur Bb, and white only fur bb. Siberians all posses two style of fur wire hair (W_) and smooth (ww). What would the genotype and phenotype frequencies be for a true breading white smooth husky with a black/white fur with heterozygous wire-hair?
To determine the genotype and phenotype frequencies for a true breeding white smooth Siberian Husky with a black/white fur and heterozygous wire-hair, we need to analyze the genetic traits involved.
1. Base Fur Color:
- White fur (bb) - given
- Black & white fur (BB) - phenotype not possible in this case
- Tan/yellow & white fur (Bb) - phenotype not possible in this case
2. Fur Texture:
- Wire hair (W_) - heterozygous (Ww)
- Smooth (ww) - given
Considering these traits, we can determine the genotype and phenotype frequencies as follows:
1. Genotype Frequencies:
- For base fur color:
- bb (white fur) - 100% (since the husky is true-breeding for this trait)
- For fur texture:
- Ww (heterozygous wire-hair) - 100% (since the husky is heterozygous for this trait)
2. Phenotype Frequencies:
- Base fur color:
- White fur (bb) - 100%
- Fur texture:
- Smooth (ww) - 100%
In summary, the genotype and phenotype frequencies for a true breeding white smooth Siberian Husky with a black/white fur and heterozygous wire-hair would be as follows:
- Genotype frequencies:
- bb (white fur) - 100%
- Ww (heterozygous wire-hair) - 100%
- Phenotype frequencies:
- White fur - 100%
- Smooth fur - 100%