Which one of the following best describes codominance in genes' effects on children's growth and development?
A) One of the alleles associated with a particular physical characteristic is more influential in females; the other is more influential in males.
B) The two alleles associated with a particular physical characteristic both have some influence.
C) A dominant gene temporarily "succumbs" to a recessive gene's influence, typically as a result of poor nutrition.
D) Two or more recessive genes essentially overpower a dominant gene-something that happens only in males.

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Codominance occurs when two different alleles at a gene locus are both fully expressed in the phenotype of the heterozygote, meaning both alleles influence the physical characteristic without one being dominant over the other.

Which One of the Following Best Describes Codominance in Genes