Asked by Taylor Cowling on Jul 04, 2024
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When the dominant allele does not completely mask the effects of the recessive allele in the heterozygote, it is called ________.
A) dominance
B) polygenic dominance
C) codominance
D) incomplete dominance
E) corecessive
Incomplete Dominance
A genetic phenomenon where the phenotype of a heterozygote is intermediate between the phenotypes of the two homozygotes, indicating a blend of the parental traits.
Dominant Allele
An allele that expresses its phenotypic effect even when heterozygous with a recessive allele, masking the effect of the recessive allele in heterozygotes.
Recessive Allele
A type of allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical.
- Gain insight into the principles governing dominance, codominance, and incomplete dominance.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the principles governing dominance, codominance, and incomplete dominance.
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