Understanding Dominant Traits in Genetics

Very Easy Biology Genetics

Gregor Mendel is known as the father of genetics due to his pioneering work with pea plants. He conducted experiments to determine how traits are inherited across generations. Mendel's experiments led to the formulation of key principles of inheritance, including the concepts of dominant and recessive traits.

Which of the following describes a dominant trait according to Mendel's principles?

A trait that only expresses itself when two copies are present.

A trait that can mask the presence of another trait.

A trait that only appears in the offspring.

A trait that is always expressed regardless of the alleles present.

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