When an individual is heterozygous for a particular trait, the dominant gene is expressed and the person becomes _____ the recessive gene.
A) codominant for
B) an allele for
C) a carrier of
D) a producer of

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When an individual is heterozygous for a particular trait, the dominant gene is expressed, but they still carry the recessive gene. Therefore, they are considered to be a carrier of the recessive gene. A person who is codominant for a trait would exhibit both dominant and recessive traits simultaneously, which is not the case here. An allele refers to a specific version of a gene, so it doesn't accurately describe the individual's status for the trait. Being heterozygous doesn't involve producing anything, so D is also incorrect.

When an Individual Is Heterozygous for a Particular Trait, the Dominant