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Question:

A recessive mutant is one which is expressed only in homozygous state, not expressed, expressed only in heterozygous state, or rarely expressed?

Expressed only in homozygous state

Not expressed

Rarely expressed

Expressed only in heterozygous state

Solution:

The correct option is A. Expressed only in homozygous state. In recessive mutation, both alleles must be mutant, so that the mutant phenotype can be observed. The individual must be homozygous for the mutant allele to show the mutant phenotype.