Asked by
Jenise Gilbert
on Oct 20, 2024Verified
There is only one case in which a recessive gene exerts its influence.This is when
A) two genes of a pair are both recessive.
B) one gene is recessive and one is dominant.
C) two genes of a pair are both dominant.
D) None of these.
Recessive Gene
A gene that is expressed in the phenotype only when it is on both chromosomes of a pair and not masked by a dominant gene.
Dominant Gene
A gene that expresses its phenotype over another gene (recessive gene) when both are present in a single organism.
- Gain an understanding of genetic concepts like the rule of dominant-recessive genes and the inheritance that is polygenic.
Verified Answer
DR
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of genetic concepts like the rule of dominant-recessive genes and the inheritance that is polygenic.