Dominant and the recessive allele are the traits present in the genes that get inherited from the parent to their offspring.
The trait that is visible in the phenotype is called dominant while the trait that gets masked in the proximity of the dominant allele is called recessive.
The correct answer is:
Option C. Jessica inherited one recessive form of the gene from each parent.
This can be explained by :
- The genotype of Jessica's eyes = bb (light)
- The genotype of her parents = Bb (dark eyes)
See the attached image below for the cross:
The genes gets independently assorted and Jessica inherits the recessive form of the genes from both of her parent.
Therefore, Jessica inherited recessive gene one from each parent.
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