Synonyms for recessive gene
re·ces·sive gene

Princeton's WordNet

1. recessive genenoun

   gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical

   "the recessive gene for blue eyes"

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1. Jacqueline Robinson:

   They're essentially the marine equivalent of an island species, the vaquitas' naturally low abundance has allowed them to gradually purge highly deleterious recessive gene variants that might negatively affect their health under inbreeding.