Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 14 - Mendel and the Gene - Review - Page 313: 2

Answer

D

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Recessive genes are only found in homozygotes. If a certain trait is recessive, two copies of the gene are needed to express the trait. Thus, the allele for wrinkled cell shape is considered recessive because they are not found in heterozygotes.
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