Answer:
Offspring Genotypes - ½ BO : ½ OO
Offspring phenotype - ½ Black orange cat : ½ orange cat
Type of inheritance - Co-dominance
Explanation:
This question involves a single gene coding for skin color in Siamese cat. The alleles for orange color (O) and black color (B) are co-dominant i.e. they are both expressed in a heterozygous state.
According to the question, a purebred orange siamese cat (OO) was crossed with a hybrid cat (BO). The following gametes will be produced by each parent:
OO - O only
BO - B and O
Using these gametes in a punnet square (see attached image), the following proportion of offsprings will be produced from this cross:
½ BO : ½ OO
½BO - Black orange phenotype
½OO - Orange phenotype
- This type of inheritance is CO-DOMINANCE
