recessive

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11164
In genetics, relating to or denoting heritable characteristics controlled by genes which are expressed in offspring only when inherited from both parents.
Compare: dominant
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 799 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'recessive' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11164 RIS BibTex EndNote
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