Which Sex Chromosome Combinations Would You Expect to Find in a Male

Question

Which sex chromosome combinations would you expect to find in a male calico cat?
A) XX
B) XXY
C) XYY
D) XY

Accepted Answer

Male calico cats are rare and typically have an extra X chromosome, making their sex chromosome combination XXY. This extra chromosome allows them to express the calico coloration, which is typically only found in females due to the color genes being located on the X chromosome.