billwald@juno.com wrote:
>In a million words or less <G> would someone please explain why the old
>discussions of dominant and recessive genes seem to describe what we see
>in real life? Doesn't this require blending?
Features vary according to the selection of genes affecting them, but the
individual genes don't normally vary.
>If the genetic factors are particulate then why do we have gradations of skin
>color in humans?
More than one gene is involved.
>Why does white skin color appear to be recessive?
A gene can be recessive genetically yet still become dominant in the
sense of being preponderant within a given population.
--Cliff Lundberg ~ San Francisco ~ 415-648-0208 ~ cliff@cab.com
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