A gene whose influence will be expressed only when it is paired with a second gene of the same type is known as a __________ gene.
A)recessive
B)dominant
C)polygenic
D)gender-linked

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Recessive genes require a pair of the same type (homozygous) to be expressed in the phenotype, unlike dominant genes which can express their traits even when paired with a different gene (heterozygous).

A Gene Whose Influence Will Be Expressed Only When It