When a gene is _____, the trait it controls will be present every time the gene is present.
A)recessive
B)dominant
C)polygenic
D)sex-linked

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When a gene is dominant, the trait it controls will be present every time the gene is present, regardless of whether there is one or two copies of the gene. In contrast, a recessive gene will only display its trait when two copies of the gene are present, as one copy may be overpowered by the dominant gene.

When a Gene Is _____, the Trait It Controls Will