Polydactyl kitten

Inherited traits are passed down through an animal's genetic code which is found in the animal's DNA—a long molecule that is present in every cell in the body. The DNA contains thousands of genes. A gene is a specific DNA sequence that leads to the expression of an inherited characteristic. For example, there are genes that determine eye color, coat color, and other body characteristics.

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Inherited traits are passed down through an animal's genetic code which is found in the animal's DNA—a long molecule that is present in every cell in the body. The DNA contains thousands of genes. A gene is a specific DNA sequence that leads to the expression of an inherited characteristic. For example, there are genes that determine eye color, coat color, and other body characteristics.

Santa Paws Hayk Dexter Eight Max Patty Cat Slippers Toe-ny/Tony Bigfoot Fisher Poly/Polly Big Foot Mouser Toes Daisy Snowshoe Thumbelina Horseshoe Wiccan Fortuna Skipper Dreamcatcher Captain Olympus Paws/Pawlie Fred Stormy Ispolin Daktylos Conan Tyson T-Rex Footz/Footzie Kentaro Jake Mitt Godzilla Tom Thumb Seven Sailor Digits Panther Lucky Amulet Sixpack Albatross Lynx Hyper Mittens Matey Massimo...Read More

Inherited traits are passed down through an animal's genetic code which is found in the animal's DNA—a long molecule that is present in every cell in the body. The DNA contains thousands of genes. A gene is a specific DNA sequence that leads to the expression of an inherited characteristic. For example, there are genes that determine eye color, coat color, and other body characteristics.

Polydactyl Maine Coons have extra toes. A naturally occurring genetic variation. The gene for polydactylism is autosomal dominant.

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