In Mendel's experiments with pea plants, the term "dominant" refers to:(1 point)

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The allele that is expressed in the phenotype of the heterozygote.
The allele that is expressed in the phenotype of the heterozygote.
The allele that is only present in females.
The allele that is only present in females.
The allele that is masked in the phenotype of the heterozygote.
The allele that is masked in the phenotype of the heterozygote.
The allele that is always present in homozygous individuals.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The allele that is expressed in the phenotype of the heterozygote.

In Mendel's experiments, a dominant allele masks the effect of a recessive allele in a heterozygous individual.