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nondominant

nondominant

7.0
An allele that shows its effect only when both copies are the same
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈdɒmɪnənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no dominante
  • The disorder is caused by a nondominant allele inherited from both parents.

Examples

  • A nondominant gene will only show its effect if both copies are the same.

  • In a heterozygous condition, the nondominant trait is masked.

  • Scientists studied the nondominant traits to understand how they are passed down.

  • The nondominant allele can still contribute to the phenotype.

  • The nondominant allele does not affect the offspring unless both parents pass it down.

  • An individual may carry a nondominant gene that remains hidden when a dominant gene is present.

  • When studying genetics, scientists often focus on nondominant traits to learn about inheritance patterns.

Synonyms

recessive allele
vsnondominant
  • Specialized
6.6

A form of a gene that shows only when both copies are the same

does not show its effect when paired with a dominant allele
recessive
vsnondominant
  • Specialized
7.6

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

does not express when paired with a dominant allele

Antonyms

dominant
  • Specialized
7.2

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

Surface Forms

nondominant positive

Morphology

nondominant = dominant (transparent) = non + dominant

Formed by the productive negative prefix 'non-' added to 'dominant'; meaning is directly 'not dominant' and is accessible to learners.

Etymology

The word nondominant comes from the parts non- meaning 'not' and dominant meaning 'having the most power or control', so imagine 'not the boss'. In genetics it means a version of a gene that does not show its effect when it is with a dominant version.