Asked by Elizabeth VanDevender on Sep 26, 2024
In complete dominance, a dominant gene will be expressed if the person is either homozygous or heterozygous for that trait.
Complete Dominance
a genetic condition where one allele completely masks the effect of another allele in a heterozygous combination.
Dominant Gene
A gene that expresses its phenotype in the presence of another allele.
Homozygous
A genetic condition where an individual has two identical alleles for a particular trait or gene.
- Recognize the difference between dominant and recessive traits and their patterns of inheritance.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the difference between dominant and recessive traits and their patterns of inheritance.