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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Since the individual is heterozygous for the trait and the dominant allele gives normal skin pigmentation, the recessive trait must be masked. Albinism is a recessive trait that affects skin pigmentation. Therefore, the masked recessive trait in this individual is likely to be albinism.

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