Question

How is a recessive allele different from a dominant allele?

Answer 1

Answer: 1) Recessive allele is unable to express its effect in the presence of dominant allele WHILE a dominant allele is able to express itself even in the presence of its recessive allele.

2) Recessive allele produces its phenotypic effect only in the presence of a similar allele. E.g; tt is dwarf. WHILE a dominant allele does not require another similar allele to produce its effect on the phenotype. E.g; Tt is tall.

3) Recessive allele forms a defective polypeptide or enzyme so that the expression consists of absence of the effect of dominant allele. E.g; white flower colour in Pea. WHILE a dominant allele can form a complete polypeptide or enzyme for expressing its effects. E.g; red colour of flower in Pea.

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