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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Recessive Allele.
Recessive Allele - as a noun
An allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recessive14Example Sentences
"The recessive allele for blue eyes is often overshadowed by the dominant allele for brown eyes."
"In order for a recessive allele to be expressed, an individual must inherit two copies of it."
"The presence of a recessive allele can sometimes be detected through genetic testing."
"The inheritance of a recessive allele can result in certain genetic disorders."
"A recessive allele may remain hidden in a population for many generations."
