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(only one allele is present rather than two). If there is only one allele, do you have to know whether it is a dominant or recessive allele in order to know whether it will be expressed? Discuss.

2007-09-04 17:05:16 · 3 answers · asked by Naseer A 1 in Science & Mathematics Biology

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In the absence of any counterpart, the question of being dominant or recessive does not arise. The allele in question will be deemed to be dominant and will express itself.

2007-09-08 01:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0 0

Very simply: since there is only one allele, that allele will always be dominant. After all, it has no competition for dominance because it's the only gene available.

2007-09-04 17:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by Not Too Serious 4 · 1 0

The concept of dominant or recessive does not apply to such; the genes will be expressed in any event. Example: the human X chromosome in a male. The color vision genes will express if they are present; if they aren't, the individual will have colorblindness.

2007-09-04 17:09:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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