define dominant trait
When binary traits are available, they become classified as Dominant or recessive. A dominant trait is a trait the is evident by the appearance of the organism. A recessive trait is a trait the is present but is not evident in the appearance of the organism. Dark hair is a dominant trait to a recessive light hair trait. Two brunettes may have a chance of having a blonde child due to the fact that either of them may carry the blonde haired gene and not show it.