The gene for eye color is dominant for brown and recessive for blue. Tamesha has green eyes. Which of the following explains this?
A) Dominant and recessive genes do not affect eye color.
B) Tamesha is probably wearing colored contact lenses.
C) Eye color is a discrete trait.
D) Eye color is determined by the polygenetic principle

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eye color is determined by multiple genes, not just a single dominant or recessive gene, which is why Tamesha can have green eyes.

The Gene for Eye Color Is Dominant for Brown and Recessive