A recessive gene is a gene that can only be expressed (or influential)when it is paired with another recessive gene.

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This statement is true. In order for a recessive gene to be expressed, an individual must inherit two copies of the recessive allele (one from each parent). If an individual inherits one recessive allele and one dominant allele, the dominant allele will be expressed and the recessive allele will be silent.

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