Dominant alleles are so called because under most circumstances they _ .
A) code for most phenotypic and genotypic expressions of a trait
B) code for genes that are never considered lethal
C) suppress the expression of other alleles
D) code for desired traits only

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Dominant alleles are termed "dominant" because they can mask or suppress the expression of recessive alleles in a heterozygous genotype.

Dominant Alleles Are So Called Because Under Most Circumstances They