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dominant gene

/ˈdɒmɪnənt dʒiːn/

Traducción: Gen que manifiesta su rasgo incluso cuando solo está presente una copia, suprimiendo la acción del gen recesivo en el par.

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/ˈdɒmɪnənt dʒiːn/C1formalscientific
  • esGen que manifiesta su rasgo incluso cuando solo está presente una copia, suprimiendo la acción del gen recesivo en el par.

A gene that expresses its trait even when only one copy is present, overriding the effect of a recessive gene in a pair.

  1. Genetic inheritanceB2formal

    A gene that expresses its trait even when paired with a different (recessive) allele.

    esgen dominante

    • In pea plants, the dominant gene for tallness masks the recessive gene for shortness.
    • Brown eyes are typically caused by a dominant gene.
    • A dominant gene will always be expressed in the offspring if present.