In a Heterozygous Individual for a Certain Trait,the Dominant Allele

question 46

Multiple Choice

In a heterozygous individual for a certain trait,the dominant allele gives normal skin pigmentation.What is the masked,recessive trait in this individual?

• A)normal vision
• B)albinism
• C)normal nervous system
• D)polydactyly
• E)cystic fibrosis

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Definitions:

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