LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When one allele completely masks another, which trait is expressed?
A
recessive trait
B
dominant trait
C
heterozygous trait
D
homozygous trait
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The dominance or recessivity associated with a particular allele is the result of masking, by which a dominant phenotype hides a recessive phenotype. By this logic, in heterozygous offspring only the dominant phenotype will be apparent.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complete dominance is a form of dominance in the heterozygous condition wherein the allele that is regarded as dominant completely masks the effect of the allele that is recessive.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: A dominant allele would be able to mask the expression of a recessive allele. A phenotype is the actual physical characteristic expressed.

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