RECESSIVE

• (noun) an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical

  synonyms : recessive allele

• (adj.) (of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical

• (adj.) of or pertaining to a recession

  synonyms : recessionary

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