If you had two parent guinea pigs each with brown fur what color might the offspring have?

This is a great question that gets to the heart of genetics! Here's why it's not as simple as just assuming brown offspring:

* Guinea pig fur color is complex. It's not just one gene determining fur color, but multiple genes interacting. This is called polygenic inheritance.

* Recessive genes. Even if both parents have brown fur, they could carry genes for other colors that are "recessive." These genes might not be expressed in the parents, but could show up in the offspring.

Possible offspring colors:

* Brown: This is the most likely outcome if the parents are homozygous (have two copies of the brown fur gene).

* Other colors: Depending on the specific genes the parents carry, offspring could be:

* Black

* White

* Cream

* Agouti (a mix of colors like brown, black, and white)

* Other combinations

To know for sure, you'd need to know the parents' specific genotypes (their genetic makeup) and how the genes interact.

Let me know if you'd like to dive deeper into guinea pig genetics!