Question

Distinguish between the following pair:

Dominant and Recessive Allele

Answer 1

Dominant Allele	Recessive Allele
An allele that expresses its effect even in the heterozygous condition is called a dominant allele.	An allele that expresses its effect only in the homozygous condition is called a recessive allele.
It is represented by a capital letter, e.g. T.	It is represented by a small letter, e.g. t.
Example: T for tallness in pea plants.	Example: t for dwarfness in pea plants.