When Someone Inherits a Recessive Gene That Is Not Expressed

question 169

Short Answer

When someone inherits a recessive gene that is not expressed, that person is a(n) _____ of that gene.

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Definitions:

Ependymal Cells

Glial cells that line the ventricles in the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord, involved in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, playing a key role in cushioning the brain, removing waste, and providing nutrients.

Phagocytes

White blood cells that protect the body by ingesting harmful foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells.

Bipolar Neurons

are specialized neurons with one axon and one dendrite, commonly found in sensory systems like the retina of the eye.