Question
Which is the best explanation of a recessive gene?
A.
A gene passed to offspring that has a mutation.
B.
A gene passed to offspring that influences all traits.
C.
A gene that influences traits every second generation.
D.
A gene that is hidden or not expressed.
A.
A gene passed to offspring that has a mutation.
B.
A gene passed to offspring that influences all traits.
C.
A gene that influences traits every second generation.
D.
A gene that is hidden or not expressed.
Answers
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The best explanation of a recessive gene is:
**D. A gene that is hidden or not expressed.**
Recessive genes require two copies (one from each parent) to be expressed in the phenotype of an organism, meaning that if a dominant gene is present, the effects of the recessive gene may be masked or hidden.
**D. A gene that is hidden or not expressed.**
Recessive genes require two copies (one from each parent) to be expressed in the phenotype of an organism, meaning that if a dominant gene is present, the effects of the recessive gene may be masked or hidden.
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