Those traits that pass into hybrid association entirely or…
“Those traits that pass into hybrid association entirely or almost entirely unchanged, thus themselves representing the traits of the hybrid, are termed dominating and those that become latent in the association, recessive.”
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Dominant traits appear unchanged in hybrids, while recessive traits stay hidden.
In simple terms: Dominant traits show; recessive stay hidden.
Identify which traits are dominant.
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When to use this quote
- plant breeding
- animal breeding
- human genetics
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Which traits in your life feel dominant?
- How can hidden traits be revealed?
Dominant traits may be influenced by environment.