Question

How many combinations of genotypes are possible for the coat coloration of rabbits which is governed by three alleles?

3

6

9

12

Answer 1

6

Step-by-step explanation:

Given there are three alleles for coat coloration in rabbits: A, B and C. There are three alleles but they can come together only in the combination of two since there are two loci for a trait.

Hence the combination would be as follows:

• AB
• AC
• BC
• AA
• BB
• CC

6 combinations of genotypes are possible for coat coloration of rabbits

Answer 2

Answer: 6

The pair of alleles present at a single locus is defined as a genotype. With three alleles A, B and C there are six possible genotypes: AA, AB, AC, BB, BC and CC.