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recessive 1. Genetics a. (of a gene) capable of producing its characteristic phenotype in the organism only when its allele is identical b. (of a character) controlled by such a gene 2. Genetics a. a recessive gene or character b. an organism having such a gene or character recessive [ri′ses·iv] (genetics) An allele that is not expressed phenotypically when present in the heterozygous condition. An organism homozygous for a recessive gene. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The greenstone bodies form outcrops but the layered rocks weather recessively. The ribbon quartz characteristically weathers recessively because of the effect of decomposing sulfide minerals, and is typically not exposed without trenching. |
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