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Question 1

dominant allele

Answer 1

Allele that is always expressed in the phenotype.

Question 2

homozygous

Answer 2

When an allele pair consists of two identical alleles.

Question 3

recessive allele

Answer 3

Allele that is only expressed in the phenotype if there is no dominant allele present.

Question 4

heterozygous

Answer 4

When an allele pair consists of two different alleles.