wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Suppose eye colour of humans is governed by one gene. If black eye colour is dominant over green eye colour, then which letter correctly represents the dominant allele and the recessive allele respectively?


A

G and B

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

g and B

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

B and b

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D

b and g

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C

B and b


As black eye colour is dominant over green eye colour, the dominant allele is represented by the first letter of the dominant character in capitals (B) and the recessive allele is represented by the first letter of the dominant character in small letter (b).


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Dominant and Recessive Alleles
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon