Question

Which of the following is a representation of a recessive trait?

(a) Achondroplasia

(b) Blue eyes

(c) Huntington disease

(d) Brown eyes

I have been asked this question in an interview for internship.

This intriguing question originated from Inheritance and Variation Principles topic in portion Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) Blue eyes

To explain: Blue eyes are the representation of a recessive trait. Some other recessive traits include albinism, alkaptonuria, and cystic fibrosis. Some dominant traits are achondroplasia, brown eyes, brachydactyly, Huntington disease, etc.