Concepts of Biology
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Author: Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
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Chapter 8, Problem 7RQ
A recessive trait will be observed in individuals that are ________ for that trait.
a. heterozygous
b. homozygous or heterozygous
c. homozygous
d. diploid
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