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Codominant trait

Definition

noun

A trait resulting from an allele that is independently and equally expressed along with the other.


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An example of codominant trait is blood type, i.e. a person of blood type AB has one allele for blood type A and another for blood type B.


Word origin: co- from Latin cum (with) + dominant

See also: codominance


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What makes an allele dominant or recessive?

... refers to a genetic feature that hides the recessive allele. Many traits are determined by pairs of complementary genes, each inherited from ... produce any antigens or antibodies, whereas A and B types (which are codominant) do. Or, in the above case dealing with eye color, there is a ...

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by dipjyoti
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Topic: What makes an allele dominant or recessive?
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