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recessive

recessive
describing an allele whose effect is masked when a contrasting allele is present
Cystic fibrosis is caused by inheriting two copies of a recessive allele.
From Lesson 1:Life Sciences & Biology·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Cystic fibrosis is caused by inheriting two copies of a recessive allele.

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