Vocabulary Entry

recessive

|adjective • noun

adjective

Describes a characteristic that can be masked by a dominant trait in genetics.

Example Sentences

"In genetics, blue eyes are a recessive trait."

"The plant showed recessive features in its offspring."

"He inherited a recessive allele from both parents."

noun

Example Sentences

"The recessive in this genetic cross produced no visible traits."

"They studied the recessives in the family tree."

"Recessives can sometimes lead to unexpected results in breeding."