The interaction of a heterozygous pair of alleles in such a way that the phenotype reflects one allele more than the other is referred to as a(n):
A) additive pattern.
B) multifactorial pattern.
C) dominant–recessive pattern.
D) polygenic pattern.

Question

The interaction of a heterozygous pair of alleles in such a way that the phenotype reflects one allele more than the other is referred to as a(n):
A) additive pattern.
B) multifactorial pattern.
C) dominant&ndash;recessive pattern.
D) polygenic pattern.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description given best fits the dominant-recessive pattern of inheritance, where the dominant allele is expressed in the phenotype even in the presence of a recessive allele. This results in the phenotype reflecting the dominant allele more than the recessive allele.

The Interaction of a Heterozygous Pair of Alleles in Such