What must occur for a recessive trait to be expressed in a child?
a. Both parents must carry the recessive trait.
b. One parent must carry the recessive trait.
c. Neither parent can carry the recessive trait.
d. A sibling must carry the recessive trait.
ANS: A
Each parent must carry a recessive trait for there to be a chance of the offspring to display the trait.
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