Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.

The characters which appear in the first filial generation are called __________________.

• A. Recessive characters
• B. Dominant characters
• C. Holandric characters
• D. Lethal characters

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Dominant characters

In heterozygous individuals or hybrids, out of the two factors or alleles representing the alternate traits of a character, one is dominant and expresses itself in the hybrid or $F_1$ generation. The other factor or allele is recessive does not show its effect in the heterozygous individual (Principle of dominance).