Genetic Traits (Dominant and Recessive)

Definition of Dominant Genetic Traits:

Dominant traits are traits that are dominant in a group of people; ex. if most people have brown eyes, brown eyes is the dominant trait.

Definition of Recessive Genetic Traits:

Recessive traits are traits that are recessive in a group of people; ex. if most people have brown eyes, as opposed to the small group that have blue eyes, blue eyes are the recessive genes.

Determine Which Observable Genetic Traits are Recessive and Dominant:

Eye Color:

Dominant: Brown

Recessive: Green, and Blue

Hair Color:

Dominant: Brown

Recessive: Blond, and Brown

Widow's Peak:

Dominant: No

Recessive: Yes

Ring-to-Point Finger Size:

Dominant: Equal

Recessive: Pointer, and Ring

Handedness:

Dominant: Right

Recessive: Left, and Both

Hand Grasp:

Dominant: Left

Recessive: Right

Attached/Detached Earlobes:

Dominant: Detached

Recessive: Attached

Tongue Roll:

Dominant: Yes

Recessive: No

Cleft Chin:

Dominant: No

Recessive: Yes

Dimples:

Dominant: No

Recessive: Yes

Freckles:

Dominant: No

Recessive: Yes

Curly Hair:

Dominant: No

Recessive: Yes