define dominant and recessive

Answer 1

- Dominant: A dominant trait is a genetic feature that is expressed when an individual has only one copy of the gene for that trait. In a heterozygous individual (one dominant and one recessive allele), the dominant trait will override the recessive trait and be expressed in the phenotype.

- Recessive: A recessive trait is a genetic feature that is only expressed when an individual has two copies of the recessive allele for that trait. In a heterozygous individual (one dominant and one recessive allele), the recessive trait will be masked by the dominant trait and not be expressed in the phenotype.