Let’s start with the basic definition of genes. This happens to be a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity. Why is this said in the context of a rabbit? This may be your obvious question. Well, the answer is clearer and it is that genes play substantial roles in case of a rabbit. Try to be conscious of genes always.

Keep in mind whenever two different genes reside in the same place, one of the genes expresses itself in the characteristic manner. What does happen to the other? Well, according to studies, the other either doesn't or does so to a lesser extent, changing the effects of the other gene. You have to be conscious of the dominant gene at the same time. What is dominant gene then? When one gene expresses itself more than the other it is known as the dominant gene and the other gets known as the recessive gene.

Now it may happen that the dominant gene expresses itself completely to the exclusion of the recessive gene. This is called complete dominance and the majority of dominant genes communicate themselves fully. On the other hand it may also happen that the recessive gene alters the expression of the dominant gene by some means. In that case the relationship of the dominant gene to the recessive gene is known as incomplete dominance.

Have you ever witnessed the situation when a buck produces sperm or a doe produces eggs? In this very situation (both of these cell types are called gametes) the chromosome pairs in the cells that form these gametes divide, putting one chromosome of each type into the gamete. No matter what genes that came from the buck are now matched up with the genes of the doe. The expression of these genes in the resultant offspring depends on their dominance and how the other genes relate to each other.

You may want to know the reason of putting these information in this article since it is a subject of any rabbit-experienced veterinary. Let me say it again. Each and every owner should remain aware of these factors. They are essential and your knowledge may help the doctor during times of emergency to a great extent.