What is the term for an organism that carries a recessive allele but does not show the trait?
A
Dominant
B
Carrier
C
Homozygous
D
Heterozygous
Correct Answer: Option B — Carrier
Explanation:
A carrier is an organism that is heterozygous for a recessive allele meaning it carries one dominant and one recessive allele and does not express the recessive trait but can pass it to offspring.