According to Mendel, what is the trait that appears in the first generation called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Dominant trait
Mendel’s principle of dominance explains that, when two contrasting forms are brought together, one may be expressed in the first filial generation (F1). The expressed form is called the dominant trait. A recessive trait is masked in F1, while “invisible” and “mixed” are not the scientific terms used for this inheritance pattern.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Dominant trait
Why is this the correct answer?
Mendel’s principle of dominance explains that, when two contrasting forms are brought together, one may be expressed in the first filial generation (F1). The expressed form is called the dominant trait. A recessive trait is masked in F1, while “invisible” and “mixed” are not the scientific terms used for this inheritance pattern.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Heredity and Evolution.
