In pea plants the flower color may be either purple or white. Only one purple gene is needed for that color to show, while two copies of the white are needed to show. Which statement uses the correct terminology to define flower color in pea plants?(1 point)

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The flower color trait in pea plants is defined by two alleles: purple is dominant and white is recessive.
The flower color trait in pea plants is defined by two alleles: purple is dominant and white is recessive.

The flower color trait in pea plants is defined by two segregations: purple is recessive and white is dominant.
The flower color trait in pea plants is defined by two segregations: purple is recessive and white is dominant.

The flower color dominance in plants is defined by two recessives: purple is one allele and white is another allele.
The flower color dominance in plants is defined by two recessives: purple is one allele and white is another allele.

The flower color gamete in pea plants is defined by two traits: purple is dominant and white is recessive.

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The flower color trait in pea plants is defined by two alleles: purple is dominant and white is recessive.