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dominant

7.2

A gene that shows its trait when only one copy is present

noun
/ˈdɑːmɪnənt/

Specialized

: alelo dominante

In genetics, a dominant allele can mask the effects of a recessive allele in an organism's phenotype.

Examples

Now that we're the dominant species, then our beliefs get in the way.
So the dominant species were, as we'll see, oil degraders.
The dominant characteristics of the species have allowed it to thrive in various environments.
An individual inherits a dominant gene from one parent, which then determines certain traits in their offspring.

Synonyms

dominant gene

vsdominant

Specialized

1 3.9

A gene that makes a trait appear when only one copy is present and hides the other gene

applies to the allele property rather than the entire gene

dominant allele

vsdominant

Specialized

5.0

A version of a gene that shows its trait even with a different version

is the same meaning but used as a general adjectival label

Antonyms

recessive

Specialized

7.6

A version of a gene that only affects traits when two identical copies are present

Compounds

dominant gene

Specialized

1 3.9

A gene that makes a trait appear when only one copy is present and hides the other gene

autosomal dominant disorder

Specialized

1 6.5

A disease that happens when one copy of a gene on a non-sex chromosome changes

dominant allele

Specialized

5.0

A version of a gene that shows its trait even with a different version

autosomal dominant disease

Specialized

6.5

A genetic disease from a changed gene on a non-sex chromosome where one bad copy causes illness

X-linked dominant inheritance

Specialized

9.5

A way a strong gene on the X chromosome causes a trait in children who inherit it

Surface Forms

dominant singular

dominants plural

Morphology

dominant = dominate (transparent) = domin + ant

The noun 'dominant' is clearly derived from the verb 'dominate' using the suffix '-ant', indicating a characteristic of having control.

Etymology

Dominant comes from the Latin dominus, which means 'lord' or 'master'. In biology a dominant (an allele) is the one that 'rules' and shows its effect even when paired with a different allele.