What Is a Defining Characteristic of a Recessive Gene

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is a defining characteristic of a recessive gene?

• A) It is expressed when it is paired with another recessive gene.
• B) It is expressed only when it is paired with a dominant gene.
• C) It is expressed regardless of whether it is paired with a recessive or a dominant gene.
• D) It is rarely passed on to offspring.

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