What dual action makes the Fire gene a useful foundational element for creating complex morphs?
Answer
It suppresses dark pigment while promoting the brightness of the lighter colors
Fire has utility because it simultaneously suppresses competing dark pigment (lightening the darks) and allows the lighter base colors to appear purer and brighter.
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