Association Quote by Gregor Mendel
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Experiments on Plant Hybridization, 1865
Dominant traits appear unchanged in hybrids, while recessive traits stay hidden.
In simple terms: Dominant traits show; recessive stay hidden.
Key Takeaway
Identify which traits are dominant.
Themes
genetics
inheritance
hybridization
Mood
analytical
educational
Type
scientific
informative
When to use this quote
- plant breeding
- animal breeding
- human genetics
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Mendelian genetics
dominance
recessiveness
Questions to Reflect On
- Which traits in your life feel dominant?
- How can hidden traits be revealed?
A Different Perspective
Dominant traits may be influenced by environment.
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