Question

The type of gene,which in the presence of a contrasting allele is not expressed.

Answer 1

Recessive allele:

1. The allele that fails to express itself in presence of its contrasting dominant allele is called a recessive allele.
2. They can only express themselves in homozygous conditions.
3. For example, Tt is the genotype for tallness in which “t” is the recessive allele.