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  • Understanding Gene Expression: Dominant vs. DNA
    That statement is incorrect. When one gene expresses itself over another, the former is said to be dominant, not DNA.

    Here's why:

    * DNA is the blueprint of life, containing the genetic code. It's the physical material that genes are made of.

    * Genes are segments of DNA that code for specific traits.

    * Dominant genes are those that express their trait even when paired with a recessive gene. The recessive gene's trait is masked.

    For example, if a plant has a gene for purple flowers (dominant) and a gene for white flowers (recessive), the plant will have purple flowers.

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