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John had two different colored rabbits that were brothers, one grey rabbit, and one that was white with black spots. Both of these rabbits' parents were only white and black. Explain the terminology and reasoning for these color differences the brothers compared to their parents.

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They recombine in the offspring, bringing the total gene count back up to two per trait per animal. This recombination of genetic material from parents into children is why we have such diversity among both people and rabbits.

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