In humans, brown hair is dominant and blond hair is recessive. Only 2% of people have red hair, and in order to receive it, both parents must pass the allele on to their offspring. What does this imply about red hair?(1 point) Responses It is sex-linked. It is sex-linked. It is recessive. It is recessive. It is codominant. It is codominant. It is dominant.

Answer 1

The information provided implies that red hair is recessive. Since both parents must pass on the allele for red hair in order for a child to have it, this indicates that the allele for red hair is not expressed unless both copies are present, which is characteristic of a recessive trait. Therefore, the correct response is: It is recessive.