An Individual Who Has the Ability to Transmit a Recessive

question 139

Short Answer

An individual who has the ability to transmit a recessive trait to his children but who does not actually express the trait, is called a(n) _____.

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Definitions:

Trabeculae

Trabeculae are the small, beam-like structures of spongy bone, providing structural support and helping to reduce the weight of the skeleton.

Compact Bone

Bone that is denser and has fewer spaces than cancellous bone.

Osteocyte

A mature bone cell, derived from osteoblasts, embedded in bone matrix and involved in the maintenance of bone tissue.

Osteoclast

A cell that breaks down bone tissue, playing a critical role in bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis.