recessive

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being a recessive gene or allele.

  - "The recessive gene for blue eyes is less common than the dominant gene for brown eyes."
  - "The recessive trait for cystic fibrosis is carried by many people without causing symptoms."

• noun

  Taking a break or rest.

  - "During recess, children play games and socialize."
  - "The teacher allowed students a 10-minute recess before the test."

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Antonyms

dominant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with recessive
cessive , perceptive , effective , reflective , perspective

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Variants

List of all variants of recessive that leads to same result
recessive , recessively , recessiveness , recessivenesses , recessives

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'recessus' meaning 'retreat' or 'withdrawal'. In genetics, it refers to a gene that is not expressed when both copies are present.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'recessive' was first used in genetics by Gregor Mendel in the 19th century.

2. In human populations, recessive genes are often carried without causing symptoms because both copies of the gene must be recessive for the trait to manifest.

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Related Concepts

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1. dominant gene: A gene whose expression masks the expression of a recessive gene.

2. allele: A variant form of a gene.

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Culture

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In genetics, the term 'recessive' is significant in understanding inheritance patterns and the expression of certain traits. In a broader sense, the word 'recessive' can also refer to taking a break or rest.

How to Memorize "recessive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a gene with two alleles, one dominant and one recessive. Imagine the dominant allele expressing itself, while the recessive allele remains hidden.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'recessive' with the idea of being hidden or not expressed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rarely Expressed, Coded Silently, Inherited, Hidden' to remember the meaning of recessive in genetics.

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