Is tasting PTC dominant or recessive?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the ability to taste PTC (phenylthiocarbamide) is a dominant or recessive trait. This relates to genetics and inheritance patterns, specifically the discussion of alleles involved in tasting this compound.
Answer
dominant genetic trait
The ability to taste PTC is a dominant genetic trait.
Answer for screen readers
The ability to taste PTC is a dominant genetic trait.
More Information
The dominant allele (T) allows individuals to taste PTC, while those with two copies of the recessive allele (t) are non-tasters. This trait has been used extensively in genetic studies and mapping population migrations.
Sources
- The Genetics of Bitter Taste - learn.genetics.utah.edu
- Myths of Human Genetics: PTC tasting - University of Delaware - udel.edu
- Phenylthiocarbamide tasting | Genetics, Bitter Taste, Taste Perception - britannica.com
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