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What is a example of a recessive allele?

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Solid color in cats. Two brown tabby cats might produce a solid black kitten, if they both carry the recessive allele for solid color (which is called "non-agouti").

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What is allele masked by the dominant allele?

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What is e difference between a dominate and recessive allele?

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