In a heterozygous individual for a certain trait,the dominant allele gives syndactylism.What is the masked,recessive trait in this individual?
A)normal vision
B)brachydactyly
C)normal digits
D)polydactyly
E)straight thumb

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Since the heterozygous individual exhibits the dominant trait of syndactylism, the masked or recessive trait must not be present in the individual. Therefore, the correct choice is the one that represents an absence of any unusual trait - normal digits (choice C). The other choices represent different dominant or recessive traits that are not masked in the heterozygous individual.

In a Heterozygous Individual for a Certain Trait,the Dominant Allele