Please complete task 4 Task # 4 Genotypes and Phenotypes: The Mc1r gene is located on chromosome #16in mice. Mice are diploid so every somatic cell has two copies of the Mc1r gene. Sincethere are two Mc1r alleles there are three possible genotypes: MM, Mm and mm.M=dark pigment m=less pigmentParental generation: an inland mouse (MM) mates with a beach mouse (mm)A. What is the genotype of the F1 offspring?B. If this trait exhibits simple (Mendelian) dominance, circle the phenotype expected forthe F1 fur color: dark pigment / medium pigment / less pigmentObserved phenotype: F1 actually have medium pigment. Initially this looks like blending,but it is not. M and m are discrete units. This observation does not disprove Mendel'sFirst Law which holds true for the genotypes. Individuals with genotype Mm producemore pigment than individuals with genotype mm and less than individuals withgenotype MM.C. Write the F1 x F1 cross,in a Punnett square below.and show the gametes and offspringD. What genotypic and phenotypic ratios would you expect? (include the genotype orphenotype and the ratio)E. Individuals with which genotype would be most likely to hide...in dark inland ground cover?on the white sandy beach?in regions with white sand and patches of dark grass?

Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve the first three sub-parts for you. To get the remaining sub-parts solved please repost the complete question and mention the sub-parts to be solved. A The genotype of offspring in the F1 generation will be - Inland mouse X Beach mouse MM X mm ↓ Mm B If this trait exhibits simple Mendelian dominance, the expected fur color for F1 will be dark pigment. Explanation - Present on the surface of Melanocytes, the Mcr1 genes are accountable for secreting Melanin. The protein responsible for the production of melanin is Melanocortin 1. According to Mendelian genetics, M is dominant over m. Mm genotype of F1 will thus show dark pigmentation. C F1 x F1 Gametes M m M MM DARK Mm DARK m mM DARK mm LIGHT Genotypic ratio - 1:2:1 1 MM: 2Mm: 1mm Phenotypic ratio - 3:1 3 DARK:1 LIGHT