Gene Dominance
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-012147
The condition in which one allele (the dominant allele) masks the expression of the other (the recessive allele), so that heterozygotes cannot be distinguished from individuals that are homozygous for the dominant allele.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-012147 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | Genetic Diversity as an Indicator of Ecosystem Condition and Sustainability Glossary at http://www.epa.gov/eerd/Glossary-%20Genetic%20Diversity.pdf |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-012147",
"term": "Gene Dominance",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "The condition in which one allele (the dominant allele) masks the expression of the other (the recessive allele), so that heterozygotes cannot be distinguished from individuals that are homozygous for the dominant allele.",
"references": [
"Genetic Diversity as an Indicator of Ecosystem Condition and Sustainability Glossary at http://www.epa.gov/eerd/Glossary-%20Genetic%20Diversity.pdf"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/gene-dominance/"
}
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