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nokhada5
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nokhada5 asked in Science & MathematicsBiology · 1 decade ago

Coat color genetics: modifiers and dilutions?

Whats the difference between modifier and dilution genes? How are they related?

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  • Dan
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    1 decade ago
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    A modifier gene affects the phenotype (physical charcteristics)expression of another gene

    A dilution gene is any of a number of genes that act to create a lighter coat in living creatures.

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