“What gives cats their color?” Archer, 8, Maine

Bruce Kornreich Feline expert, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine The color, pattern, and texture of a cat’s fur are determined by genes, which are made up of DNA (a chemical that carries all the information about a living thing). A cat gets half its DNA from each of its parents. Some genes control production of substances called pigments, which give the cat color. Do you have a question for an animal expert? Send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. Find out more about the College of Veterinary Medicine at vet.cornell.edu.…

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