recessivenesses
/rɪˈsɛsɪvnəsɪz/
noun
- The quality or state of being recessive, especially in genetics, where a trait is expressed only when two copies of a gene are present.
- In pea plants, the recessivenesses of white flower color means it only appears when both parent plants carry the white allele.
- The recessivenesses of certain genetic disorders make them more common in populations with high rates of cousin marriage.
- Understanding the recessivenesses of traits helps scientists predict inheritance patterns in animals.
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