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Yes. Autosomes CAN have lethal recessive genes, but that does not mean they always contain recessive mutations.

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When are recessive lethal genes deadly?

When a person inherits two of the recessive gene, one from each heterogenous parent.


Do dominant genes affect recessive genes?

The dominant genes take over, and then the recessive genes hide away


Which genes are dominant and which are recessive?

Dominant genes are always expressed in preference to recessive genes in cased where both genes are present.


Are genes located on the autosomal called sex linked genes?

No, genes located on autosomes are not considered sex-linked genes. Sex-linked genes are located on the sex chromosomes (X and Y) and usually show different inheritance patterns in males and females. Autosomes contain genes that are inherited equally by both sexes.


What genes does a homozygous short pea plant always have?

Recessive genes


Chromosomes that contain genes for characteristics not related to sex?

Autosomes


What do you call oransim that posssses two dominant or two recessive genes for a single trait?

Homozygous dominant for two dominant genes or homozygous recessive for two recessive genes.


Can recessive genes become dominant?

Recessive genes do not become dominant. Dominant genes mask the expression of recessive genes in the presence of both alleles. However, if a recessive gene is selected for over time through breeding, it can become more prevalent in a population.


If an animal with 2 dominant genes for a trait has offspring with an animal with 2 recessive genes for same trait their offspring can only have what?

Their offspring will have dominant genes. However, if these offspring have offspring with an amimal with recessive genes, the recessive genes will show up.


Is one gender affected more in an autosomal recessive cross?

In an autosomal recessive cross, both genders are equally affected because the genes involved are located on autosomes, which are not sex chromosomes. Therefore, both males and females have an equal chance of inheriting the recessive alleles from their parents. The expression of the trait depends solely on the genotype rather than the sex of the individual.


The weaker of two genes is called what?

The weaker of two genes is called the recessive gene. In the presence of a dominant gene, the recessive gene is not expressed in the organism's phenotype.


Are dominante and recessive genes responsibile for how baby looks?

Yes, dominant and recessive genes play a role in determining physical traits in offspring. Dominant genes are more likely to be expressed in the phenotype, while recessive genes are typically masked unless an individual inherits two copies of the recessive allele. This interplay between dominant and recessive genes contributes to the variety of physical characteristics seen in offspring.