Definition of Recessive

Noun

  • an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical
    - recessive allele

Adjective

  • (of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical
  • of or pertaining to a recession
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Unscramble recessive

165 unscramble word found using the letters recessive.

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