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Jul 20, 2015 9:16 PM CST
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Maurice - Oh geez! I am obviously misinterpreting the meaning of the words: "dominant" and "recessive" in regards to genetics. Sighing!

I must of failed that part in Biology. Sad

I don't know why I am not fully understanding this. I think of the verb word "dominate" in the context of:
http://dictionary.reference.co...

Instead of Dominant as a noun:
http://dictionary.reference.co...

Quoted as:
" noun
Genetics.

the one of a pair of alternative alleles that masks the effect of the other when both are present in the same cell or organism.
the trait or character determined by such an allele.
Compare recessive."

Recessive:
http://dictionary.reference.co...

Quoted as:
noun, Genetics.

that one of a pair of alternative alleles whose effect is masked by the activity of the second when both are present in the same cell or organism.

the trait or character determined by such an allele.
Compare dominant.

I seem to have a mental block about this for some reason .....
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