Question

the trait for blue eyes in humans is caused by a recessive allele. if this gene is named e, what is the genotype of a blue - eyed person? (1 point)
○ ee
○ ee
○ ee
○ e

Explanation:

In genetics, a recessive trait (like blue eyes here) is expressed when an individual has two copies of the recessive allele. Since the recessive allele is named \( e \), having two \( e \) alleles (\( ee \)) is required for the blue - eye phenotype. \( Ee \) would be a carrier (dominant phenotype), \( EE \) is dominant homozygous (dominant phenotype), and \( E \) is not a valid diploid genotype representation.

Answer:

ee (the third option in the given choices)