Genetics: Understanding Dominant Genes
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What characteristic defines a dominant gene?

  • It can produce the same phenotype regardless of allele identity. (correct)
  • It always results in a recessive phenotype.
  • It cannot be expressed in homozygous conditions.
  • It is always more common than recessive genes.
  • In what scenario would a dominant gene show its phenotype?

  • When both alleles are recessive.
  • If one allele is recessive and the other is dominant. (correct)
  • Only when both alleles are identical.
  • In the absence of any gene expression.
  • Which statement about dominant genes is true?

  • Dominant genes produce identical phenotypes in all individuals.
  • Dominant genes have no effect in presence of recessive alleles.
  • The presence of a dominant gene guarantees a dominant phenotype. (correct)
  • A dominant gene will not affect the phenotype if heterozygous.
  • Which of the following best describes the behavior of a dominant gene?

    <p>It masks the effect of a recessive allele when present. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a dominant gene differ from a recessive gene?

    <p>It influences phenotype both in homozygous and heterozygous conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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