Why is recessive trait found in fewer individuals?

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Recessive traits-
These are found in fewer individuals because they can only be expressed in homozygous conditions only in an individual.
In a monohybrid cross in heterozygotes condition, there is only 25% chance of recessive trait being expressed and 75% chance of dominant trait being expressed in an individual.
Therefore in a population dominant trait is expressed more frequently and are common.

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