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Alani Hayes
on Dec 24, 2024
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Which of the following is defined as a gene that controls the appearance of a certain trait?
A) recessive
B) mutated
C) recombinant
D) dominant
Dominant
Exhibiting influence or control over others; in genetics, it refers to an allele that expresses its phenotypic effect in the presence of another allele.
Recessive
A term used in genetics to describe a trait or gene that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present, as opposed to a dominant trait which is expressed when only one copy is present.
- Obtain an understanding of the basic principles of genetics, involving terms like genes, chromosomes, DNA, and the distinction between dominant and recessive genes.
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CJ
Learning Objectives
- Obtain an understanding of the basic principles of genetics, involving terms like genes, chromosomes, DNA, and the distinction between dominant and recessive genes.
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