What results from incomplete dominance in genetics?

Incomplete dominance occurs when neither allele in a gene pair fully dominates the other, resulting in a phenotype that is a blend or intermediate of the two parental traits. This means that instead of one allele completely masking the effect of the other, the traits associated with both alleles contribute to a mixed appearance in the organism.

In cases of incomplete dominance, such as in certain flower colors, if one parent has red flowers (representing one allele) and another has white flowers (representing another allele), the offspring might display pink flowers. This is a direct result of the alleles blending rather than one showing complete dominance over the other. Thus, the correct answer highlights the essence of incomplete dominance by illustrating how both alleles manifest in the phenotype, creating a mixed trait that showcases characteristics from both parents.