Genetic defects in livestock are caused by

DerickCO101

4 years ago

The most common causes are mutations in KIT encoding the KIT tyrosine kinase receptor, microphthalmia transcription factor (MITF), or endothelin receptor B (EDNRB), all with a crucial role for melanoblast migration and survival.

Examples of mutations in animals are those born with extra body parts, e.g. two-headed snake, four-legged ducks, and a cyclops kitten. Often, these kinds of mutations lead to the death of the animal soon or a few days after its birth.