What exactly is a dominant trait? Do you have them? Of course you do! A genetic trait is considered dominant when a person only has one copy of that gene, while a recessive trait is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
So what are some examples of dominant traits?
- Dimples (dominant) vs. No dimples (recessive)
- Freckles (dominant) vs. No freckles (recessive)
- Brown/Hazel eyes (dominant) vs. Green/Blue eyes (recessive)
- Free ear lobes (dominant) vs. Attached ear lobes (recessive)
- Dark hair color (dominant) vs. Light hair color (recessive)
- Widow’s peak (dominant) vs. Straight hair lines (recessive)
- Bent pinkies (dominant) vs. Straight pinkies (recessive)
- Rolling your tongue (dominant) vs. Not being able to roll your tongue (recessive)
- Cleft chin (dominant) vs. Smooth chin (recessive)
- Color blindness