Question

A Polydactyl cat is born with a genetic mutation. What is the mutation?

Answer 1

A polydactyl cat is born with a genetic mutation called polydactyly, which causes them to have more than the usual number of toes on one or more of their paws. This mutation can cause cats to have up to seven toes on one paw, and it is a relatively common condition in cats.

Answer 2

Polydactyly in cats is associated with a mutation in the ZRS cis element of the Pd gene with incomplete penetrance. The ZRS cis element is a regulatory, non-coding region that targets the Shh gene.

Answer 3

Polydactyl cats have a genetic mutation that results in extra toes. Typically, they have more than the usual number of toes on their front paws, resembling thumbs.