Question
Explain why a recessive allele is unable to express itself in a heterozygous state.
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Answer
The alleles are present on homologous chromosomes.
The recessive allele does not code for its product or codes for a defective product.
The other allele remains normal and thus expresses itself.
The recessive allele does not code for its product or codes for a defective product.
The other allele remains normal and thus expresses itself.
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