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when one allele is completely dominant over another allele, then it masks the expression of the second allele

so the allele that masks the effect is called dominant allele and the allele whos effect is masked is called recessive allele

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What is The general term for an allele that masks the presence of another allele in the phenotype?

The general term for an allele that masks the presence of another allele in the phenotype is "dominant." Dominant alleles are expressed phenotypically when present, masking the effects of recessive alleles.


What is the nature of a relationship in which one allele is completely dominant over another in genetic inheritance?

In a relationship where one allele is completely dominant over another in genetic inheritance, the dominant allele will always be expressed in the phenotype, while the recessive allele will only be expressed if both alleles are recessive. This is known as complete dominance.


What is the difference between epistasis and dominance in genetic inheritance?

Epistasis occurs when one gene masks the expression of another gene, while dominance is when one allele of a gene is expressed over another allele. In epistasis, the interaction between genes affects the phenotype, while in dominance, one allele is dominant and determines the phenotype.


What is expressed when neither copy of an allele completely masks expression of the other but instead a blending of alleles is seen.?

When neither copy of an allele is completely expressed or completely masked, it is called Incomplete Dominance. When incomplete dominance is present, then the offspring will have a blend of both parental phenotypes but will always be a slight bit slower to one parent than the other.


When an allele mask the presence of another allele it is said to be?

Dominent. Simple- you have two types of Alleles, Dominent and Reccessive. Imagine a punnet square for the allele that causes albinoism (A). One parent has Aa, or one dominent allele and one reccessive allele for the trait. If the dominent skin-tone gene wasn't there (A), then it would be AA and he would be an albino. But since he has a dominent allele, he has normal color. If he made a baby with another Aa combination, they would have 25% chance of having an AA baby with no reccessive allele, a 50% chance of having an identical Aa combination, and a 25% chance of having an albino baby, AA.

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What is the name given to an allele that masks another?

A dominant one


When one allele of a gene masks the presence of the allele what form can be seen in the phenotype?

When one allele for a particular trait masks or overrides another allele for a trait, it is called dominance. The allele that is masked is called the recessive allele. The allele that is dominant will determine the phenotype.


When one allele of a gene masks the presence of the other allele what form can seen in the phenotype?

When one allele for a particular trait masks or overrides another allele for a trait, it is called dominance. The allele that is masked is called the recessive allele. The allele that is dominant will determine the phenotype.


What one allele of a gene masks the presence of the other allele what form can be seen in the phenotype?

When one allele for a particular trait masks or overrides another allele for a trait, it is called dominance. The allele that is masked is called the recessive allele. The allele that is dominant will determine the phenotype.


When allele of a gene masks the presence of the other allele what form can be seen in the phenotype?

When one allele for a particular trait masks or overrides another allele for a trait, it is called dominance. The allele that is masked is called the recessive allele. The allele that is dominant will determine the phenotype.


When two alleles overshadows the other what is demonstrated?

When one allele completely masks the expression of another allele at the same locus in a heterozygote, it is known as complete dominance. In this case, the dominant allele is expressed in the phenotype while the recessive allele is not observable.


When on e allele of a gene masks the presence of the other allele what form is masked?

The recessive allele.


What is meant by complete dominance?

DefinitionnounA kind of dominance wherein the dominant allele completely masks the effect of the recessive allele in heterozygous condition.SupplementFor instance, an individual carrying two alleles that are both dominant(e.g. AA), the trait that they represent will be expressed. But if the individual carries two alleles in a manner that one is dominantand the other one is recessive, (e.g. Aa), the dominant allele will be expressed while the recessive allele will be suppressed. Hence, theheterozygote (Aa) will have the same phenotypeas that of the dominant homozygote (AA). This condition is called complete dominance.


When one allele of a gene masks the presence of the other allele what form is masked.?

recessive A+


When one of a gene masks the presence of the other allele what form is masked?

The recessive allele.


What is it alled when one allele is not completely dominant over another?

This is called codominance.


What is expressed when nuither copy of an allele completely masks expression of the other but instead a blending of alleles is seen?

Incomplete dominance occurs when neither copy of an allele completely masks the expression of the other, resulting in a blending of the phenotypes associated with each allele. This leads to an intermediate phenotype that is a mix of the two allele's traits.