What Are Dominant Traits? 4 Key Examples Explained

Discover 4 examples of dominant traits, including brown eyes and dimples. Learn how these traits are inherited.

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Four examples of dominant traits include: brown eyes, dimples, freckles, and widow's peak. Dominant traits are those that are expressed even when only one copy of the gene is present. For instance, if one parent has brown eyes, there's a high chance their children will also have brown eyes.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is a dominant trait? A dominant trait is a genetic characteristic that is expressed even if only one copy of the gene is present.
  2. How do dominant traits affect inheritance? Dominant traits can be passed from one parent to offspring, significantly increasing the chance that the trait will appear in the children.
  3. Can you give examples of dominant traits? Examples of dominant traits include brown eyes, dimples, freckles, and widow's peak.
  4. What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits? Dominant traits are expressed with one copy of the gene, while recessive traits require two copies to be expressed.

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