Why is the progeny always tall when a tall pea plant is crossed with a short pea plant?

  • A
    Tallness is a recessive trait.
  • B
    Tallness is a dominant trait.
  • C
    Shortness is a dominant trait.
  • D
    Both traits are codominant.

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