If an allele is dominant, thenA) its phenotype is only expressed in heterozygous individuals.B) its phenotype is expressed only in homozygous individuals.C) its phenotype masks the expression of the recessive allele in a hybrid.D) its phenotype is always expressed in all generations.E) its phenotype is more beneficial than the recessive phenotype.

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If an allele is dominant, thenA)  its phenotype is only expressed in heterozygous individuals.B)  its phenotype is expressed only in homozygous individuals.C)  its phenotype masks the expression of the recessive allele in a hybrid.D)  its phenotype is always expressed in all generations.E)  its phenotype is more beneficial than the recessive phenotype.

Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Dominant alleles express their phenotype even when paired with a different allele, thus masking the expression of recessive alleles in heterozygous (hybrid) individuals.

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