Question

Why scientists use the word dominant

Answer 1

Scientists use the word dominant for certain traits because they are more likely to show up. There are two different types of alleles for traits: dominant and recessive. Capital letters mean dominant and lowercase mean recessive. Scientists also use the word dominant for certain traits when certain traits stand out and are more prone to show up in offspring.

Answer 2

Dominant traits are traits that more likely to be transferred from a parent to an offspring so scientist use this term dominant.