* Alleles are versions of genes, not traits: Alleles are alternative forms of a gene that determine a specific trait. For example, the gene for eye color might have a brown allele (B) or a blue allele (b).
* Hybrids inherit two alleles: Individuals inherit one allele from each parent. So, a hybrid for eye color could have the genotype Bb (one brown allele and one blue allele).
* Hybrids express the dominant trait: If one allele is dominant, the hybrid will express that trait. In the example above, if brown eyes (B) are dominant, the Bb individual will have brown eyes.
In summary:
* Hybrid alleles don't "have" traits, they contribute to the expression of traits.
* Hybrids inherit two alleles, one from each parent.
* The dominant allele determines the trait expressed in a hybrid.
Let me know if you'd like more clarification on any of these points!
