Traits and Heredity: Dominant and Recessive Traits

Traits and Heredity: Dominant and Recessive Traits

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Science, Biology

10th - 12th Grade

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Gregor Mendel discovered the principle of dominance and recessiveness, where one trait can mask another. In pea plants, tall height is a dominant trait over short height. This principle is encapsulated in the law of dominance, stating that dominant traits are expressed while recessive traits are hidden. This concept applies to many human traits, such as earlobe formation and tongue rolling. Mendel's work with pea plants led to significant genetic discoveries.

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What does the law of dominance state regarding dominant and recessive traits?

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List some human traits that are considered dominant and recessive.

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