Recessive Gene

A “recessive gene” is a term used in genetics to describe a specific type of gene that is expressed only when an individual has two copies of that gene, one from each parent, and when there is no dominant allele present to suppress its expression. Understanding the concept of recessive genes is crucial in genetics and heredity, as it explains how certain traits or genetic conditions can be passed down through generations and why they may skip generations when they are not expressed in heterozygous individuals.