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Dominant and Recessive Alleles

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The traits which are expressed in an individual in every condition are the recessive traits.

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The correct option is B
False

Recessive traits get expressed in an individual only when they are present in homozygous condition. A dominant trait can express itself in either homozygous or heterozygous conditions.

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