Question

What are dominant and recessive traits is it possilbe that a trait is inherited but may not be expressed in the next generations?

Answer 1

If the trait is dominant, one of the parents must have the trait. Dominant traits will not skip a generation. If the trait is recessive, neither parent is required to have the trait since they can be heterozygous. Determine if the chart shows an autosomal or sex-linked (usually X-linked) trait.