If an individual gets a recessive gene for eye color from both parents, the:

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If an individual inherits a recessive gene for eye color from both parents, then the recessive trait will develop in the child. This is because the recessive gene is expressed when it is present in homozygous form, meaning there are two copies of the gene. The dominant trait can only be expressed if the dominant gene is present in at least one copy. The gender of the child plays no role in the expression of eye color. The probability of inheriting two recessive genes is 25%, not 50%. Finally, if the recessive trait is expressed, then by definition the dominant trait is not expressed.

If an Individual Gets a Recessive Gene for Eye Color