Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɛsɪv/
noun a recessive gene or trait
A1 My mother has blonde hair, but my father has brown hair, so blonde must be a recessive trait in my family.
A2 In genetics, a recessive gene only shows its effect if both copies of the gene are recessive.
B1 The recessive gene for blue eyes can be passed down through generations without being expressed.
B2 Understanding the concept of dominant and recessive traits is essential in predicting genetic outcomes.
C1 Genetic counselors can help individuals understand the likelihood of passing on recessive genetic disorders to their children.
C2 Research on the inheritance patterns of recessive genes has led to advancements in genetic testing and personalized medicine.
adjective relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes that are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents
A1 Brown eyes are a common trait, but blue eyes are a recessive gene.
A2 In genetics, traits that are controlled by recessive genes may not always be expressed.
B1 The doctor explained that the disease was caused by a recessive genetic mutation.
B2 Understanding the concept of dominant and recessive genes is crucial in genetic counseling.
C1 The researcher conducted a study on the inheritance patterns of recessive traits in fruit flies.
C2 Geneticists are constantly studying the interactions between dominant and recessive alleles in various organisms.
formal The recessive gene was passed down from both parents, resulting in the expression of the trait.
informal My sister got the recessive gene for blue eyes from our grandparents.
slang I guess I got stuck with the recessive gene for being short.
figurative His recessive personality traits tend to come out when he's feeling overwhelmed.
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