Yes, the recessive form of a trait can be more frequent than the dominant form in certain populations, particularly when the recessive allele confers a survival advantage or is maintained in the gene pool through mechanisms such as heterozygote advantage or genetic drift. For example, in the case of sickle cell anemia, the recessive allele provides resistance to malaria, leading to a higher frequency of the recessive trait in malaria-endemic regions. Additionally, if the dominant trait is detrimental or less beneficial in a specific environment, the recessive trait may become more common over time.
No, the presence of 4 recessive genes cannot result in a dominant gene. Dominant genes are expressed when at least one copy of the dominant allele is present, masking the effects of any recessive alleles.
The dominant form of the trait shows. -Gradpoint
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The type of trait that can be masked is known as a recessive trait. In genetics, recessive traits require two copies of the recessive allele (one from each parent) to be expressed phenotypically, while a dominant allele can overshadow or mask the expression of the recessive allele. As a result, individuals with one dominant and one recessive allele will display the dominant trait, concealing the presence of the recessive trait.
Chromosomal mutations can be either dominant or recessive, depending on the specific mutation and how it affects the expression of genes on the altered chromosome. Some chromosomal mutations can lead to a dominant phenotype if they result in the duplication or gain of genetic material, while others can lead to a recessive phenotype if they result in the loss or deletion of genetic material.
Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disorder. It can result from two carriers having a child together.
The dominant form of the trait shows. -Gradpoint
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No, the presence of 4 recessive genes cannot result in a dominant gene. Dominant genes are expressed when at least one copy of the dominant allele is present, masking the effects of any recessive alleles.
The dominant form of the trait shows. -Gradpoint
dominant-appears in first generation recessive-seems to dissapear
The type of trait that can be masked is known as a recessive trait. In genetics, recessive traits require two copies of the recessive allele (one from each parent) to be expressed phenotypically, while a dominant allele can overshadow or mask the expression of the recessive allele. As a result, individuals with one dominant and one recessive allele will display the dominant trait, concealing the presence of the recessive trait.
Chromosomal mutations can be either dominant or recessive, depending on the specific mutation and how it affects the expression of genes on the altered chromosome. Some chromosomal mutations can lead to a dominant phenotype if they result in the duplication or gain of genetic material, while others can lead to a recessive phenotype if they result in the loss or deletion of genetic material.
It's actually just heterozygous. That means that one allele is dominant and one allele is recessive. The result is a dominant trait, but the recessive gene may come back in future generations.
A gene with one completely dominant allele and two recessive alleles can produce two different traits. The dominant allele will express its trait regardless of whether it is paired with another dominant or a recessive allele, while the two recessive alleles will express their trait only when paired together. Therefore, the possible combinations of alleles result in one dominant trait and one recessive trait.
A 3:1 phenotypic ratio (Mendelian inheritance).
When two recessive alleles are joined together in an individual, the individual will display the recessive trait associated with those alleles. This is because recessive alleles only express themselves when a dominant allele is not present.