A Gene Whose Influence Will Be Expressed Only When It

question 256

Multiple Choice

A gene whose influence will be expressed only when it is paired with a second gene of the same type is known as a __________ gene.

• A)recessive
• B)dominant
• C)polygenic
• D)gender-linked

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