Question
Read these sentences: “Red hair happens to be a kind of gene called incomplete dominant, which means it will blend with other genes, rather than dominate or be dominated. Since this is the case, the likeliest candidate to be coded for red hair is offspring with two red-headed parents.”
What does the word “dominate” mean?
protect or defend something from attack
consume or eat a large amount
overpower or be in control
give up or be in the control of another
What does the word “dominate” mean?
protect or defend something from attack
consume or eat a large amount
overpower or be in control
give up or be in the control of another
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In the context of the sentences provided, the word "dominate" means "overpower or be in control." In genetic terms, it refers to how certain traits can overshadow or take precedence over others. Incomplete dominance, as mentioned, indicates that neither trait completely dominates the other.
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