A litter produced by a calico cat is not expected to include
A) solid-colored female kittens.
B) calico male kittens.
C) calico female kittens.
D) solid-colored male kittens.
E) All of the above are possible.

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Calico male kittens are rare because the calico pattern is linked to the X chromosome, and males typically have only one X chromosome. A male calico would require an extra X chromosome (XXY), which is a rare genetic occurrence.

A Litter Produced by a Calico Cat Is Not Expected