What is required in the genotype of an individual to show a recessive trait? A. at least one recessive allele B. two recessive alleles C. no recessive alleles

Biology

Question
What is required in the genotype
of an individual to show a
recessive trait?
A. at least one recessive allele
B. two recessive alleles
C. no recessive alleles
Answer

B. two recessive alleles

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In order for an individual to show a recessive trait, they must have two recessive alleles in their genotype. This means that both alleles in the gene pair must be recessive in order for the trait to be expressed.
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