recessive

Definition:** The word "recessive" refers to a genetic trait that is expressed in an organism only when two copies of the recessive allele are present; otherwise, it is masked by the presence of a dominant allele.

Examples of "recessive" in Sentences

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In pea plants, the yellow seed color is dominant, while the green seed color is recessive, meaning that only plants with two green alleles will produce green seeds
When studying Mendelian genetics, it's important to understand how recessive traits can skip generations if they are masked by dominant traits in the parental generation

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