recessive allele


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recessive allele

or

recessive gene

an ALLELE that only shows its effect in the PHENOTYPE when present in a HOMOZYGOTE. When paired with a dominant allele the effect of the recessive allele is hidden. see RECESSIVE CHARACTER.
Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
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