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recessive
'recessive' - used as an adjective
1. of or pertaining to a recession
2. (of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical

'recessive' - used as a noun
3. an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
Variations of 'recessive'
  • allele
  • allelomorph
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  • dominant
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