Meaning of RECESSIVE GENE
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[n] gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical; "the recessive gene for blue eyes" |
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| | See Also: | | factor, gene | |
| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A gene that is expressed only when it is present in two copies or if the other copy is missing. |
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- Characterized as having a phenotype expressed only when both copies of the gene are mutated or missing.
- A gene which will be expressed only if there are 2 identical copies or, for a male, if one copy is present on the X chromosome.
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