dominant allele
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A gene form whose trait will appear in an organism even if only one copy is inherited.
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Which word fits the gap? "Brown eye color is usually controlled by a _____."
Answer: dominant allele
In your own words, what does "dominant allele" mean?
A gene form whose trait will appear in an organism even if only one copy is inherited.
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