What Is the Key Difference Between Incomplete Dominance and Codominance

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the key difference between incomplete dominance and codominance? ​

• A)In incomplete dominance, the recessive allele cannot be detected; in codominance, the expression of the recessive allele is apparent.
• B)In incomplete dominance, it is possible to detect the expression of a recessive allele; in codominance, both alleles contribute equally to the phenotype.
• C)In codominance, it is possible to detect the expression of a recessive allele; in incomplete dominance, both alleles contribute equally to the phenotype. ​
• D)In incomplete dominance, it is possible to detect the expression of the dominant allele; in codominance, two different genes contribute to a single phenotype. ​
• E)The two terms are synonymous. ​

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