Which of the following statements best describes a dominant trait?
It is always expressed in the phenotype.
It is only expressed when homozygous.
It never masks a recessive trait.
It is always inherited from the mother.
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. It is always expressed in the phenotype.
Solution:
A dominant trait is always expressed in the phenotype, regardless of whether the genotype is homozygous dominant (AA) or heterozygous (Aa). It masks the expression of recessive traits.
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