Question

a pea plant exhibits a recessive trait. which statement is most likely true about the plant?
the plant is identical to its parent plant.
the plant has different alleles for the gene that codes for the trait.
the plant has two identical alleles for the gene that codes for the trait.
the plant does not have the same genes for the trait as its parent plant.

Explanation:

In genetics, a recessive trait is expressed when an organism has two identical recessive alleles for a particular gene. If a pea plant shows a recessive trait, it must have two identical alleles (homozygous recessive) for the gene related to that trait. Having different alleles (heterozygous) would show the dominant trait. There's no guarantee it's identical to parent (parents could be carriers), and it can have same genes as parents (if parents pass on recessive alleles).

Answer:

The plant has two identical alleles for the gene that codes for the trait.