Question

State whether the following statement is true or false.

A gene that expresses phenotypically only in homozygous condition is called recessive.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

A recessive gene expresses its phenotype only when an individual has two copies of that gene (homozygous recessive). If the individual is heterozygous, the recessive trait is masked by the dominant allele and does not show in the phenotype.