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What is a recessive trait?

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A recessive trait is a genetic characteristic or trait that is expressed only when an individual has two copies of the recessive allele, one inherited from each parent. In this case, the dominant allele is not expressed, because the recessive allele "overpowers" it. This means that an individual must inherit two copies of the recessive allele to develop the recessive trait. If an individual inherits only one copy of the recessive allele, they are considered a carrier of the trait but may not exhibit the trait themselves.