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The factor expressed only in homozygous state is called _________(a) dominant(b) recessive(c) gene(d) alleleThis question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.My question is based upon Inheritance of One Gene-2 topic in division Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

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Right option is (B) recessive

Easy explanation: A recessive factor cannot EXPRESS itself when a dominant factor is present. It can only express when the ORGANISM has two copies of it. THUS, it REQUIRES homozygous state to express itself.



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