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 Mendel's experiments showed that:

Option: 1

All traits are determined by multiple genes


Option: 2

Recessive traits are always expressed in offspring


Option: 3

Dominant traits are always expressed in offspring

 


Option: 4

The expression of traits can be influenced by the environment


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 Studies have shown that even when a recessive gene is present, a dominant allele will still manifest in the progeny. This is because the expression of the recessive gene is concealed by the dominant allele. For instance, if a pea plant possesses both a dominant gene for yellow seeds and a recessive allele for green seeds, the dominant allele for yellow seeds will be expressed, resulting in yellow seeds on the plant. However, if a plant possesses two green seed-producing recessive alleles, green seeds will result because no dominant allele can prevent the expression of the recessive allele. As a result, Mendel's tests showed that recessive traits can only be expressed when both alleles are recessive, whereas dominant traits are always expressed in offspring.

Option 3 is the correct answer.

 

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