Q173 / 200 · NEET 2002 · Zoology

A gene is said to be dominant if:

  • A
    it expresses its effect only in the homozygous stage
  • B
    it expresses its effect only under heterozygous condition
  • Correct answer
    C
    it expresses its effect both under homozygous and heterozygous conditions
  • D
    it never expresses its effect under any condition

Solution

A dominant allele is expressed in homozygous as well as heterozygous condition. A recessive trait is only expressed in the homozygous condition.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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