Question
What is the difference between a dominant trait and a recessive trait?
Responses
A dominant trait is expressed if at least one allele is present
A dominant trait is expressed if at least one allele is present - no response given
A dominant trait is only expressed if two alleles are present.
A dominant trait is only expressed if two alleles are present. - no response given
A recessive trait is only expressed if one allele is present.
A recessive trait is only expressed if one allele is present. - no response given
There is no difference between them.
Responses
A dominant trait is expressed if at least one allele is present
A dominant trait is expressed if at least one allele is present - no response given
A dominant trait is only expressed if two alleles are present.
A dominant trait is only expressed if two alleles are present. - no response given
A recessive trait is only expressed if one allele is present.
A recessive trait is only expressed if one allele is present. - no response given
There is no difference between them.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response that defines the difference between a dominant trait and a recessive trait is:
- **A dominant trait is expressed if at least one allele is present.**
In contrast, a recessive trait is only expressed if two copies of the recessive allele are present (one from each parent). Therefore, a recessive trait will not be expressed if there is at least one dominant allele present.
- **A dominant trait is expressed if at least one allele is present.**
In contrast, a recessive trait is only expressed if two copies of the recessive allele are present (one from each parent). Therefore, a recessive trait will not be expressed if there is at least one dominant allele present.