# Abstract<\/p>\n
**Inheritable Coat Color** is a Minecraft mod that introduces a realistic genetic inheritance system for sheep coat colors and wool characteristics. Built as an example implementation of the Chromosome Lib framework, this mod replaces Minecraft’s simple color inheritance mechanics with a sophisticated genetics-based system inspired by real-world Mendelian inheritance.<\/p>\n
# Key Features<\/p>\n
* **Genetic Inheritance System**: Sheep offspring inherit coat colors through a multi-gene system featuring dominant, recessive, incomplete dominant, and sex-linked alleles.
\n* **Complex Color Genetics**: Coat colors are determined by multiple interacting genes including: \u00a0
\n * Melanin enzyme production (black pigment).
\n * Uranidin enzyme production (yellow pigment, X-linked).
\n * Melanin metabolic enzyme (affects pigment attachment).
\n * Dilution genes (incomplete dominance affecting color intensity).
\n * Pink mutation gene.
\n * Special pigment genes (magenta and green, with co-dominance).
\n* **Hair Length Trait**: Introduces long-haired and short-haired variants through a single gene with Mendelian inheritance. Long-haired sheep produce more wool when sheared.
\n* **Chromosomal Mechanics**: Genes are mapped to specific chromosomes with realistic mutation rates and crossing-over probabilities.
\n* **Sex Determination**: Implements XY sex determination system with sex-linked traits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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