A trait that is expressed in the phenotype for heterozygous traits would be a
A) recessive trait.
B) dominant trait.
C) polygenic trait.
D) genotypic trait.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A dominant trait will be expressed in the phenotype when there is at least one copy of the dominant allele present. Heterozygous individuals have one copy of the dominant allele and one copy of the recessive allele, but since the dominant allele is expressed over the recessive allele, the trait will be expressed in the phenotype.

A Trait That Is Expressed in the Phenotype for Heterozygous