In quarter horses, chestnut (red/ brown) horses have the genotype CC, Palomino (

Question

In quarter horses, chestnut (red/ brown) horses have the genotype CC, Palomino (blond) horses have the genotype Cc, and Cremello (white) horses have the genotype cc. Palominos are the most sought after and are the most valuable. If you are a horse breeder and want to breed for a Palomino horse, what horses should you to breed together, and what are the odds of getting a Palomino foal (baby horse)?

A) White and Cremello, 50%
B) Palomino and Palomino, 100%
C) Any combination would be equally likely to produce a Palomino baby
D) Palomino and Palomino, 75%
E) Chestnut and Palomino, 75%
F) Chestnut and Cremello, 100%

Explanation / Answer

Answer: F) Chestnut and Cremello, 100%

Explanation:

Chestnut (CC) x Cremello (cc)

All the offsprings are Cc Palominos

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