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.



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