incomplete dominance
(in-com-plete-dom-i-nance)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. A genetic situation in which one allele does not completely dominate another allele, resulting in a new phenotype.
Example Sentence
Incomplete dominance can result in a pink flower when a red and white flower are crossed.
More Example Sentences
In genetics, incomplete dominance is observed when the phenotype is a blend of the parents' traits.
Synonyms
partial dominance; semi-dominance; intermediate inheritance
Antonyms
complete dominance; codominance; recessiveness
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