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When an allele fails to express itself in presence of the other allele the former is said to be _________.

  1. recessive

  2. dominant

  3. co-dominant

  4. complementary

  5. supplementary

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Explanation

A gene that is expressed only when it is present in two copies or if the other copy is missing.

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