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Mitchel Ewing
on Dec 26, 2024Verified
"Carriers" for traits have two recessive genes for those traits.
Carriers
Individuals who have one copy of a gene for a recessive trait and can pass that gene to their offspring, even if they do not exhibit the trait themselves.
Recessive Genes
Genes that are not dominant and can be masked by the presence of dominant genes, requiring two copies, one from each parent, for the trait to be expressed.
- Apprehend the biological foundations of genetic inheritance, focusing on the influence of chromosomes, genes, and DNA.
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Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the biological foundations of genetic inheritance, focusing on the influence of chromosomes, genes, and DNA.