Question

Can there be a heterozygous recessive? Explain.

Answer 1

No, a heterozygous recessive genotype does not exist. In a heterozygous situation, one allele is dominant, and the other is recessive. The dominant allele's features are always expressed, masking the effects of the recessive allele. Recessive alleles only appear in homozygous situations, making heterozygous recessive genotypes impossible.