In order for an inherited genetic mutation to result in a phenotypic change for a recessive trait, which of the following must occur? The mutation must be inherited from the father. The mutation must be inherited from the mother. The mutation must be inherited on the x chromosome. The mutation must be inherited by both parents.

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Imani Smith

Biology

23 September, 03:52

In order for an inherited genetic mutation to result in a phenotypic change for a recessive trait, which of the following must occur? The mutation must be inherited from the father. The mutation must be inherited from the mother. The mutation must be inherited on the x chromosome. The mutation must be inherited by both parents.

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Monique Cunningham · Answer 1

In order for an inherited genetic mutation to result in a phenotypic change for a recessive trait t he mutation must be inherited by both parents.

A group is recessive if a person needs two O alleles to have the blood group O.

Dominant inheritance on the other hand is when one allele of a gene is dominant within the pair.