Exploring Dominant and Recessive Genes in Genetics

What is the main characteristic of a dominant gene?

• It is only found in plants.

• It is weaker than recessive genes.

• It can overwrite recessive genes.

• It is always hidden.

Which gene will show its characteristics if paired with a recessive gene?

• Recessive gene

• Dominant gene

• Both genes

• Neither gene

If a person has one brown eye gene and one blue eye gene, what color will their eyes be?

• Hazel

• Green

• Brown

• Blue

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What happens if both genes are recessive?

• The dominant trait will show.

• The recessive trait will show.

• No trait will show.

• A new trait will develop.

Which of the following is a dominant trait?

• Curly hair

• Straight hair

• Left-handedness

• Blue eyes

Which of the following is a recessive trait?

• Straight hair

• Curly hair

• Right-handedness

• Brown eyes

What is the dominant form of hair color?

• Black hair

• Brown hair

• Blonde hair

• Red hair

Which trait is dominant: tall or short?

• Neither is dominant

• Both are dominant

• Short

• Tall

What does it mean if someone has free earlobes?

• They have no earlobes.

• Their earlobes are not attached to their face.

• Their earlobes are very small.

• Their earlobes are attached to their face.

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Which of the following is a recessive trait related to skin pigments?

• Freckles

• Albino

• Dark skin

• Light skin

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