Understanding Co-Dominance: Can Two Dominant Traits Exist?

Explore if two dominant traits can coexist in genetics, focusing on co-dominance in blood types.

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Yes, there can be 2 dominant traits. In genetics, certain traits can be co-dominant, meaning both traits are fully expressed in the organism. This is commonly seen in blood types, where both A and B alleles are dominant, resulting in type AB blood.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are co-dominant traits? Co-dominant traits are genetic characteristics that are equally expressed in an organism, such as the AB blood type.
  2. How do dominant and recessive traits differ? Dominant traits overpower recessive traits in phenotype expression, while co-dominant traits can be seen simultaneously.
  3. Can more than two alleles influence a trait? Yes, some traits may be influenced by multiple alleles, known as multiple alleles, leading to various phenotypes.

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