Differentiate between Dominant and Recessive
Dominance | Recessive |
According to the law of dominance, one allele in a gene pair will be dominant over the other allele and it is called the dominant allele. | The other allele called the recessive allele will be recessive over the other allele. |
If a gene pair is homozygous for the dominant allele, then the dominant character will get expressed. | If the gene pair is homozygous for the recessive alleles, then the recessive character will get expressed. |
The dominant allele is represented in capital letters. | The recessive allele is represented in small letters. |
Some of the dominant features observed in Indians are:- Right handedness- V- shaped hairline.- Almond- shaped eyes- Dark hair- Detached earlobes | Some of the recessive features observed in Indians are:- Left- handedness- Straight hairline- Round eyes- Blond hair, red hair- Attached earlobes |