A trait which is inherited as a recessive is expressed in the:
A)homozygous recessive individual
B)homozygous dominant individual
C)heterozygous individual
D)b and c

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A recessive trait is only expressed when an individual is homozygous recessive, meaning it has inherited two copies of the recessive allele. Heterozygous individuals have one dominant and one recessive allele, where the dominant allele masks the recessive allele, and homozygous dominant individuals have two copies of the dominant allele, which means the dominant trait is expressed.

A Trait Which Is Inherited as a Recessive Is Expressed