Which of the following statements is a correct explanation for the observation that all offspring exhibit a phenotype for a particular trait that appears to be a blend of the two parental varieties?
A) Neither of the parental genes is dominant over the other.
B) The genes for the trait are dominant in both of the parents.
C) The genes are linked and do not separate during meiosis.
D) The genes for the trait are recessive in both of the parents.

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If the offspring exhibit a phenotype that is a blend of the two parental varieties, it suggests that neither of the parental genes is dominant over the other. In other words, there is incomplete dominance where the heterozygous offspring have a phenotype that is intermediate between the two homozygous parents.

Which of the Following Statements Is a Correct Explanation for the Observation