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Is a Straight thumb dominant or recessive?

In terms of genetics, the straight thumb trait is typically considered a dominant trait, while the curved thumb trait is considered recessive. This means that if a person inherits even one copy of the straight thumb gene, they are likely to have a straight thumb.


Can two dominant genes equal a recessive gene?

it could but then u would be deformed but usually it cant


What is dominant recessive?

There is dominant and there is recessive. There is no dominant recessive. A dominant gene will always be expressed when present, such as in the homozygous dominant genotype (RR), or heterozygous genotype (Rr). A recessive allele is only expressed when the genotype is homozygous recessive (rr).


What is recessive and dominant mean?

I am pretty sure the recessive and dominant alleles you are talking about are covered in Biology. Recessive alleles are basically alleles that are received from both parent's DNA that are carries, (dd). However, dominant alleles are (exactly what it says) always expressed. If there is one dominant allele and one recessive allele the dominant allele overpowers the recessive. (DD) and (Dd)overpowers (dd).


How are dominant and recessive alike?

Both dominant and recessive traits are terms used to describe the inheritance pattern of a specific gene. They are both part of Mendelian genetics, where dominant traits mask the expression of recessive traits when present together. Both dominant and recessive alleles can be carried by an individual, with dominant alleles being expressed over recessive ones.

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What are the two terms for having matching alleles for a certain trait?

The two terms for having matching alleles for a certain trait are "homozygous dominant" (two dominant alleles) and "homozygous recessive" (two recessive alleles).


Is a Straight thumb dominant or recessive?

In terms of genetics, the straight thumb trait is typically considered a dominant trait, while the curved thumb trait is considered recessive. This means that if a person inherits even one copy of the straight thumb gene, they are likely to have a straight thumb.


Can two dominant genes equal a recessive gene?

it could but then u would be deformed but usually it cant


What is dominant recessive?

There is dominant and there is recessive. There is no dominant recessive. A dominant gene will always be expressed when present, such as in the homozygous dominant genotype (RR), or heterozygous genotype (Rr). A recessive allele is only expressed when the genotype is homozygous recessive (rr).


What is recessive and dominant mean?

I am pretty sure the recessive and dominant alleles you are talking about are covered in Biology. Recessive alleles are basically alleles that are received from both parent's DNA that are carries, (dd). However, dominant alleles are (exactly what it says) always expressed. If there is one dominant allele and one recessive allele the dominant allele overpowers the recessive. (DD) and (Dd)overpowers (dd).


Using the terms dominant recessive explain the difference between genotype and phenotype?

No, I think you have your terms confused.The terms "dominant" and "recessive" are applied to alleles of a genotype. A genotype is an expression (using upper- and lower-case letters) that shows what alleles an organism has for a particular locus. The two alleles (in most cases) inherited (one from mother and one from father) can either be dominant or recessive. The recessive allele is not fully expressed in the presence of the dominant allele and is only expressed when there are two recessive alleles. The genotype could be called "recessive" I suppose if the genotype is homozygous recessive. But remember that two recessive alleles as a genotype is only one possibility - in which case you can't say the "genotype is recessive".The phenotype is dependent on the genotype. If present, the dominant alleles (in simple Mendelian genetics) will determine the phenotype - what the organism's trait or characteristic is. The phenotype will never be what is coded by the recessive allele unless the genotype is two recessive alleles.


How are dominant and recessive alike?

Both dominant and recessive traits are terms used to describe the inheritance pattern of a specific gene. They are both part of Mendelian genetics, where dominant traits mask the expression of recessive traits when present together. Both dominant and recessive alleles can be carried by an individual, with dominant alleles being expressed over recessive ones.


What do the terms dominant and recessive mean?

Dominant refers to a trait that is expressed when present, while recessive refers to a trait that is only expressed when an individual has two copies of the recessive allele. Dominant traits mask the expression of recessive traits in genetics.


What are the opposites of dominant?

in biology, the opposite is recessive in sexual behavior, the opposite is submissive in some terms, the opposite is rare


What happens to the recessive allele in a heterozygous offspring?

In a heterozygous offspring, the recessive allele is present, but it is overridden by the dominant allele in terms of physical expression. The recessive allele still remains in the genetic makeup of the offspring and can be passed on to future generations.


What is dominant in biology?

Dominant in science means either 'expressed' in genetic terms or 'widely held and accepted as the basis of comparison' in general terms such as "the dominant view".


Can you tell by looking at someone if they are pure or hybrid for a dominant gene?

There are two ways to tell. Get a gene test or marry some one with the recessive trait and have 2 to four kids. Otherwise, no. There are two terms, genotype and phenotype. Genes can get pretty complicated because there are dominant and recessive genes. Dominant genes cover the expression of recessive genes so it is hard to tell if someone has an underlying recessive gene. When someone has a homozygous dominant gene, meaning both alleles are dominant, has the same phenotype as a heterozygous gene meaning one dominant and one recessive allele. Their genotypes are different, but their phenotype will look the same.