By the end of this lab, you will explore two traits for mice: fur color and eye color. You will determine whether the genes are independent or linked. Rephrase this as a question about inheritance of traits.

What are independent and linked genes and which among the following i.e fur color and eye color are independent and linked genes?. Which among the two traits i.e fur color and eye color is dominant trait and which is the recessive trait? What characteristics will be inherited if the offspring poses a combination of these dominant and recessive traits?