A recessive allele is expressed only when

  1. it is on the Y chromosome
  2. one dominant allele is present
  3. no dominant allele is present
  4. the organism is heterozygous
Answer

C) no dominant allele is present

Recessive shows only in homozygous recessives. O Level Biology · Topic 17 Inheritance · 17.3 Inheritance

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