Recessive allele
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An allele that will not determine the phenotype unless the genotype is homozygous with that allele.[1] Examples of recessive alleles include the allele for green in the pea Pisum sativum(what Gregor Mendel originally did his experiments on). In humans a variety of inherited diseases are recessive. Examples include Cystic fibrosis and Tay-Sachs.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998