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Codominance

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Anatomy and Physiology I

Definition

Codominance occurs when two different alleles (variations of a gene) are both fully expressed in a heterozygous individual, resulting in a phenotype that showcases both traits simultaneously without blending. In this scenario, neither allele masks the other.

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