The allele for orange fur in cats is X^b, while the allele for black fur is X^B. You adopt a tortoiseshell kitten (with orange and black fur). When you take the kitten to the vet, you find out that it is a male. What is the genotype of this kitten? A) X^BY B) X^BX^b C) X^bY. D) X^BX^bY.

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Male tortoiseshell cats have an extra X chromosome, making them XXY, with one X carrying the orange allele and the other carrying the black allele.

The Allele for Orange Fur in Cats Is Xb, While

The Allele for Orange Fur in Cats Is X^b, While