A type of gene allele that maifests its effect only if it is present on both member of a homologous pair of chromosomes or is present on an unmatched sex chromosome (such as the x chromosme In males).
RECESSIVE ALLELE: "A recessive allele can be present on an unmatched chromosome."
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "RECESSIVE ALLELE," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/recessive-allele/ (accessed March 31, 2020).
