What does the term 'recessive trait' signify?
A trait that requires two copies to be expressed
A trait that is expressed in all individuals
A trait that always dominates over other traits
A trait that does not exist in the gene pool
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. A trait that requires two copies to be expressed
Solution:
A recessive trait means that it will only be expressed if two copies of the recessive allele are present. Hence, the correct answer is 'A trait that requires two copies to be expressed.' The other options either misinterpret recessive traits or describe other genetic concepts.
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