recessive trait

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Recessive Trait

Definition:

A recessive trait refers to a specific characteristic or feature that is only expressed when an individual carries two copies of a particular gene.

In genetics, a recessive trait is masked or overshadowed by a dominant trait when both are present in an organism's genetic makeup.

Examples in Sentences:

The gene responsible for red hair is a recessive trait.
Blue eyes are a recessive trait that can be inherited.
To have a widow's peak, one must inherit the recessive trait from both parents.
The ability to roll the tongue is a recessive trait caused by a specific gene.
In some species, albinism is a recessive trait resulting in a lack of pigmentation.

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