A Recessive Allele Is

Question

A recessive allele is
A) an allele that expresses its phenotypic effect even when it is present with a dominant allele.
B) an allele whose presence can be hidden.
C) only present in males.
D) only present in females.
E) always present in homozygous individuals.

Accepted Answer

A recessive allele is an allele that is only expressed in the phenotype of an individual when it is paired with another identical recessive allele. In other words, its presence can be hidden or masked by the presence of a dominant allele.