In a heterozygous state, being dominant implies that the dominant allele: has a chemical relationship with the recessive allele. is more robust than the recessive allele. has a hereditary relationship with the recessive allele. functions better than the recessive allele.

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Chapter20: Chromosomes And Human Genetics
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Problem 9SQ: A person who is a carrier for a genetic trait ___________. a. is heterozygous for a dominant trait...
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What's the correct answer? All I know is that the recessive allele would not be expressed. 

In a heterozygous state, being dominant implies
that the dominant allele:
has a chemical relationship with the recessive allele.
is more robust than the recessive allele.
has a hereditary relationship with the recessive
allele.
functions better than the recessive allele.
Transcribed Image Text:In a heterozygous state, being dominant implies that the dominant allele: has a chemical relationship with the recessive allele. is more robust than the recessive allele. has a hereditary relationship with the recessive allele. functions better than the recessive allele.
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