Recessive trait refers to a genetic trait that only manifests itself in an individual if they inherit two copies of the recessive allele for that trait, one from each parent.
Here's a breakdown:
* Allele: A version of a gene.
* Recessive allele: A version of a gene that is only expressed if two copies of it are present.
* Dominant allele: A version of a gene that will be expressed even if only one copy is present.
Example:
* Blue eyes: A recessive trait. To have blue eyes, you need to inherit a blue eye allele from both parents.
* Brown eyes: A dominant trait. You only need to inherit one brown eye allele to have brown eyes.
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