Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 612
Question: A recessive gene is one which
Options:
A) Occurs less frequently than a dominant one
B) Occurs only in heterozygotes
C) Produces large amounts of RNA
D) Produces very less or no mRNA
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
A recessive gene is one which is not able to synthesize a functional polypeptide and hence it is not expressed phenotypically, therefore that part of DNA does not transcribe mRNA or very little of mRNA.