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dominant allele |
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dominant allele Etymology: L, dominari, to rule; Gk, genein to produce one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that is fully expressed in a heterozygote. Compare recessive allele. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1 Given each parent's genetic makeup, assign an uppercase letter for a dominant allele (one that expresses a visible trait) and a lowercase letter for a recessive allele (one that is masked by a dominant trait). Other-sex eroticism is likely associated with a dominant allele, although heterozygosity is the optimal reproductive mix. |
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