Question
Differentiate between dominance and co–dominance.
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Answer
Dominance: It is a phenomenon in which when two contrasting alleles are present together, only one expresses itself and is called dominant whereas the other which does not express itself is called recessive.
Co–dominance: It is a phenomenon in which when two contrasting alleles are present together, both of the alleles express themselves.
Co–dominance: It is a phenomenon in which when two contrasting alleles are present together, both of the alleles express themselves.
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