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The recessive characters are -...

The recessive characters are -

A

Only expressed in heterozygous condition

B

Only expressed in homozygous condition

C

Blend in heterozygous condition

D

Always impure

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To answer the question regarding recessive characters, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Alleles**: - Alleles are different forms of a gene. For any trait, there are typically two alleles: one dominant and one recessive. 2. **Dominant vs. Recessive Alleles**: - The dominant allele is expressed in the phenotype (observable traits) even if only one copy is present (heterozygous condition). - The recessive allele is only expressed when two copies are present (homozygous condition). 3. **Identifying Heterozygous and Homozygous Conditions**: - Heterozygous condition: An individual has one dominant and one recessive allele (e.g., Tt). - Homozygous condition: An individual has two identical alleles, either dominant (TT) or recessive (tt). 4. **Expression of Recessive Characters**: - Recessive characters are expressed only in the homozygous condition (e.g., tt). They are not expressed in the presence of a dominant allele (e.g., Tt). 5. **Evaluating the Given Options**: - Option 1: "Expressed only in heterozygous condition" - Incorrect, as recessive traits are not expressed in heterozygous conditions. - Option 2: "Expressed only in homozygous condition" - Correct, as recessive traits require two copies to be expressed. - Option 3: "Blend in heterozygous condition" - Incorrect, as blending does not occur; the dominant trait masks the recessive trait. - Option 4: "Always impure" - Incorrect, as recessive traits can be pure (homozygous). 6. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer is that recessive characters are expressed only in homozygous conditions. ### Final Answer: The recessive characters are expressed only in homozygous condition. ---
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