When traits are inherited in an incomplete dominance pattern, the phenotype of the heterozygotes is intermediate between the two homozygous phenotypes. This means that neither allele is completely dominant over the other, and both alleles can be seen at the same time. For example, in the snapdragon, a cross between a homozygous white-flowered plant and a homozygous red-flowered plant will produce offspring with pink flowers. The intermediate phenotype is a demonstration of partial or incomplete dominance. The heterozygote possesses an intermediate trait between the two homozygous traits. The changes that occur in the genes that determine the trait are not associated with adverse health conditions.
what happens to the phenotype of the heterozygotes when traits are inherited in an incomplete dominance pattern
