Question

Write a term for an allele of a character that expresses itself only in homozygous condition

Answer 1

I think it would be a recessive allele since only in homozygous condition it will express .

Answer 2

ANSWER :-

An allele of a character that expresses itself only in homozygous condition is known. as the recessive allele.

EXTRAS :-

• Homozygous combinations of genes constitute genotypes that are made up of wild, original, non mutated, dominant alleles only.
• Homozygous combinations are found in the progeny that are produced as a result of pure breeding or true breeding or genetic selfing of pure-line parents.
• The progeny produced through pure breeding are referred to as "Pure-line individuals".
• Examples of homozygous combinations are as follows- 

1. In the context of height, TT (Homozygous tall) and tt (Homozygous dwarf).
2. In the context of colour of flowers, RR (Homozygous red) WW(Homozygous white).