Recessive gene

recessive gene

n.

A gene that is phenotypically expressed in the homozygous state but has its expression masked in the presence of a dominant gene.

---

Recessive gene

A type of gene that is not expressed as a trait unless inherited by both parents.

Mentioned in: Genetic Testing, Mucopolysaccharidoses

---

recessive gene

a gene which expresses itself in the homozygous state, but not in the presence of the dominant allele.