Asked by

jeremy carmouche
on Oct 20, 2024

verifed

Verified

If one gene of a pair is dominant and one is recessive,the dominant gene exerts its effect,overriding the potential influence of the other,recessive gene.What is this process called?

A) gene-affected therapy
B) genetic surgery
C) dominant-recessive genes principle
D) None of these.

Dominant-Recessive Genes Principle

A genetic principle in which the dominant allele masks the effect of a recessive allele in heterozygous pairs.

Dominant Gene

A genetic sequence that overpowers and determines the expression of a trait over another allele.

Recessive Gene

A gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical, being masked by the effects of a dominant gene when paired with it.

  • Acquire knowledge on the fundamentals of genetics, specifically the dominant-recessive genes principle and polygenic inheritance.
verifed

Verified Answer

0G
0468_Harshini GogineniOct 22, 2024
Final Answer:
Get Full Answer