is the dominant trait is always the most common trait in a human population?

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is the dominant trait is always the most common trait in a human population?

2007-05-06 15:25:12 · 2 answers · asked by something S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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No, examples: Huntigton syndrome, the most commun blood group in the world is O...

2007-05-06 15:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by Ludo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

No, dominant trait refers to the phenotypical expression of a genotype. Inheritance is equally likely. Unless the dominant trait confers advantage in the individual, it will not become more prevalent.

2007-05-06 22:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by Labsci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋