In cats, the allele (B) for black tabby fur is dominant over the allele (b) for chocolate tabby fur.The total number of kittens produced by the given cross are 8.The number of kittens with black tabby fur will be:

Explanation

In this scenario, the allele (B) for black tabby fur is dominant over the allele (b) for chocolate tabby fur. When considering the offspring from a genetic cross, the dominant trait tends to express more frequently if one or both parents carry the dominant allele (B). Out of 8 kittens, statistically, about 75% are expected to exhibit the dominant trait if both parents are heterozygous (Bb). Therefore, 6 out of 8 kittens would likely have black tabby fur. Option A (2) and Option B (3) underestimate the influence of the dominant allele. Option D (8) assumes all kittens will express the dominant trait, disregarding any potential recessive expressions.