Understanding Complete and Incomplete Dominance in Genetics

Explore the key differences between complete and incomplete dominance in genetics. Learn how traits are inherited and expressed.

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Complete dominance occurs when the dominant allele completely masks the effect of the recessive allele in a heterozygous condition. Incomplete dominance happens when neither allele is completely dominant, resulting in a blended phenotype in heterozygous individuals. These concepts are fundamental in genetics for understanding how traits are passed on and expressed.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the difference between complete and incomplete dominance? Complete dominance occurs when one allele masks the effect of another, while incomplete dominance results in a blended phenotype.
  2. How do alleles influence genetic traits? Alleles, the different forms of a gene, determine how traits are expressed, with dominant alleles overriding recessive ones.
  3. What is a heterozygous condition? A heterozygous condition happens when an individual has two different alleles for a particular gene.
  4. Why is understanding dominance important in genetics? Understanding dominance helps explain how traits are passed on in generations and how they manifest in offspring.

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