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    recessive

    US /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

    ・

    UK /rɪˈsesɪv/

    C2
    adj.Adjective(Of genes) not appearing but remaining hidden
    Her mother's red hair was recessive, thus she had black hair like her father

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    Genetic Recombination and Gene Mapping

    09:50Genetic Recombination and Gene Mapping
    • it. So he's crossing it with a mutant fly that is mutant and homozygous recessive for

      it. So he's crossing it with a mutant fly that is mutant and homozygous recessive for

    • have both those recessive mutant genes. Or you could a combination of the two. So we

      have both those recessive mutant genes. Or you could a combination of the two. So we

    B1

    Chromosomal Inheritance

    10:56Chromosomal Inheritance
    • genes, the parents are going to be homozygous dominant and recessive. And the F1 generation,

      genes, the parents are going to be homozygous dominant and recessive. And the F1 generation,

    • So if we were to add letters to that that represent the genes, the parents are going to be homozygous dominant and recessive.

      So if we were to add letters to that that represent the genes, the parents are going to be homozygous dominant and recessive.

    B1

    NEVER TOO SMALL ep.23 49sqm Art Studio + Small Apartment

    05:13NEVER TOO SMALL ep.23 49sqm Art Studio + Small Apartment
    • All of the appliances are hidden because it was important that the kitchen be probably the most recessive component within the design.

      All of the appliances are hidden because it was important that the kitchen be probably the most recessive component within the design.

    • All of the appliances are hidden because it was important that the kitchen be probably the most recessive component within the design.

      All of the appliances are hidden because it was important that the kitchen be probably the most recessive component within the design.

    B2

    Don't Follow Your Passion

    05:19Don't Follow Your Passion
    • Unfortunately, the handy gene is recessive.

      Unfortunately, the handy gene is recessive.

    • Unfortunately, the handy gene is recessive. It skipped right over me, and I struggled

      Unfortunately, the handy gene is recessive. It skipped right over me, and I struggled

    B1

    10 People Who Died Before the World Realized Their Genius

    11:5310 People Who Died Before the World Realized Their Genius
    • Using his pea plants, Mendel would discern dominant and recessive traits, segregation and independent assortment.

      Using his pea plants, Mendel would discern dominant and recessive traits, segregation and independent assortment.

    • Using his pea plants, Mendel would discern dominant and recessive traits, segregation, and independent assortment.

      Using his pea plants, Mendel would discern dominant and recessive traits, segregation, and independent assortment.

    B2

    Eye Doctors Debunk 13 More Vision Myths | Debunked | Science Insider

    15:43Eye Doctors Debunk 13 More Vision Myths | Debunked | Science Insider
    • even though you think that blue eyes are recessive and if you have two blue-eyed parents, they're guaranteed to have a blue-eyed child, it's not always the case.

      even though you think that blue eyes are recessive and if you have two blue-eyed parents, they're guaranteed to have a blue-eyed child, it's not always the case.

    • and even though you think that blue eyes are recessive and if you have two blue-eyed parents, they're guaranteed to have a blue-eyed child, it's not always the case.

      and even though you think that blue eyes are recessive and if you have two blue-eyed parents, they're guaranteed to have a blue-eyed child, it's not always the case.

    B1

    4 More Common Myths Debunked!

    01:554 More Common Myths Debunked!
    • Rather, red hair is a recessive gene, meaning both parents must have it in order for their children to show it.

      Rather, red hair is a recessive gene, meaning both parents must have it in order for their children to show it.

    B1

    The Truth About Gingers

    04:26The Truth About Gingers
    • Yes, the mutation is a recessive trait meaning that both parents have to carry the allele or gene variant for it to produce a red-haired offspring.

      Yes, the mutation is a recessive trait meaning that both parents have to carry the allele or gene variant for it to produce a red-haired offspring.

    B2