In a heterozygous individual for a certain trait,the dominant allele gives normal skin pigmentation.What is the masked,recessive trait in this individual?
A)normal vision
B)albinism
C)normal nervous system
D)polydactyly
E)cystic fibrosis

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The masked, recessive trait in this individual is albinism, which affects skin pigmentation. The dominant allele gives normal skin pigmentation, so the individual does not show any symptoms of albinism. However, if the individual were to have children with another heterozygous individual or a homozygous recessive individual, there is a chance that their offspring may inherit two copies of the recessive allele for albinism and exhibit the trait.

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