Advanced Genetic definitions Allele - one of the two paired genes an inherited property (one from the father, one from the mother) can affect. A wild-type allele, together with another wild-type allele produces a normal person. An altered or mutated allele may block or redirect biochemical pathway to produce a phenotype that is different from the wild type.
Locus - a gene or allele which position on a chromosome (plural loci) Most mutations are on separate places in the chromosome. Allowing multiple mutant allele to be in place at once. Taking into account double, triple and perhaps endless combinations of genetic traits.
Amelanistic - without melanin. (Albino)
Axanthic - no yellow color. (Axanthics)
Hypomelanistic - an animal with less black and / or brown color as a wild type. (Ghosts)
Leucistic - a pure white animal with dark eyes. (Leucys)
Melanistic - unusually dark, mainly due to an increase of melanin. (Sables)
Xanthic - with more yellow than the wild type. ("Caramel" albino)
Super Shape common term for the ball python (homozygous) dominant form of a co-dominant mutation. Super Pastel Super Cinnamon, Super Phantom Super Pastel Enchi
P generation - two unique animals to start a breeding program.
F1 generation - the first generation progeny of a breeding P generation.
F2 generation - the second generation offspring of the original P generation breeding. The offspring of two F1s.
F3 generation - the third generation of the original P generation breeding. The offspring of two F2S. There is the most popular breeds out there right now. These babies come with a high price most of the time as well, so get ready to shell out if you want some. Just chew some more good info. See you next time.
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