The characteristics of a(n)________ allele are reflected in a person's phenotype even when it is part of a heterozygous genotype.

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A dominant allele is expressed in a phenotype even if it is paired with a recessive allele. This means that if an individual has one dominant allele and one recessive allele for a certain trait, the dominant allele will be expressed in their phenotype. In contrast, a recessive allele is only expressed in the phenotype if the individual has two copies of that recessive allele (i.e. is homozygous recessive).

The Characteristics of A(n)________ Allele Are Reflected in a Person's