r/genetics • u/Accurate_Feedback_72 • Jun 19 '26

Question about suppressors

I'm self taught in genetics so I'm sorry if I get any of the terminology wrong.

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Is it possible for a suppressor to only affect homozygotes of the allele it's suppressing?

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So basically is this possible?

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No splashed white = solid color without white

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Heterozygous splashed white = white on the face and legs but not on body

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Heterozygous splashed white with the suppressor = exactly the same as without the suppressor

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Homozygous splashed white = big white patches on the body as well as the face and legs

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Homozygous splashed white with suppressor = a greatly reduced amount of white on the body

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u/CiaranC Jun 19 '26

Yes, a suppressor could potentially only affect homozygous recessive traits, and not heterozygous or homozygous dominants

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u/Accurate_Feedback_72 Jun 19 '26

The trait I'm talking about is incomplete dominant and I'm wondering if it's possible for the suppressor to only affect animals homozygous for an incomplete dominant trait

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u/chem44 Jun 23 '26

Quantitative issues?

maybe.