A true breeding black fowl is crossed with a true breeding white fowl, and all the progeny fowl are neither black nor white. Is this an example of Mendelian inheritance?
1 Answer
Jan 11, 2017
This is an example of [incomplete dominance.](https://socratic.org/questions/what-is-the-difference-between-co-dominance-and-incomplete-dominance) In this case black colour is incompletely dominant on white colour.
Explanation:
Generally the hybrid is described as 'blue' coloured and it is seen in Andalusian chickens.
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Example of codominance is also there in chickens, where a cross between black and white yield checkered/speckled chickens.
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