recesivo

Adjective B2 #8020 most common

Translations

  1. recessive

Used in genetics to describe a trait that is masked by a dominant trait.

Advertisement

Example Sentences

El gen recesivo puede manifestarse en la descendencia si ambos padres lo portan.

The recessive gene can manifest in the offspring if both parents carry it.

Los alelos recesivos pueden influir en las características de los descendientes.

Recessive alleles can influence the characteristics of the offspring.