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Calico cats are almost always female because the gene for coat color is
carried on the X chromosome. The Y chromosome in cats has no color
gene. Explain how a calico cat might be a male. *


Calico Cats Are Almost Always Female Because The Gene For Coat Color Is Carried On The X Chromosome The Y Chromosome In Cats Has No Color Gene Explain How A Cal class=

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Answer:In rare cases, a male cat can inherit two X chromosomes in addition to his Y chromosome (Klinefelter Syndrome). ... If the two X chromosomes do not carry the same allele (i.e., the cat's genotype is XBXbY), then the male will express calico coloration, just as a female would.