What term describes two alleles that are neither completely dominant nor completely recessive, resulting in a phenotype that is a combination of the two?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking which genetic concept describes a situation where two alleles produce a phenotype that is a blend of their traits, rather than one being completely dominant or recessive. It is looking for the correct term that fits this definition.

More Information

Incomplete dominance occurs when neither allele is completely dominant, resulting in a phenotype that is a mixture of the two parent phenotypes.

Tips

Don't confuse with codominance, where both alleles are fully expressed.

Sources

• Incomplete Dominance - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
• Incomplete dominance - Definition and Examples - Biology Online - biologyonline.com