AP Biologymediummcq1 pt

In Labrador retrievers, the E gene controls pigment deposition over the B gene's coat color. A bbE_ dog is chocolate and a __ee dog is yellow regardless of B. This is

A.epistasis
B.codominance
C.incomplete dominance
D.sex linkage

Explanation

Core Concept

The recessive ee genotype masks the B locus entirely, hiding black/brown — one gene overriding another's expression, the classic 9:3:4 Labrador ratio.

Correct Answer

Aepistasis

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