What represents a trait that is likely to be passed on to the next generation?

A dominant trait is more likely to be passed on to the next generation because it can express itself even when only one copy of the allele is present. Dominant traits overpower the effects of recessive alleles, meaning that if an individual possesses one dominant allele, that trait will be visible in their phenotype, the observable characteristics or traits of an organism.

When passing on genetic information to the next generation, the presence of a dominant allele is sufficient for its expression, making it more likely to be inherited and recognized in offspring. In contrast, recessive traits require two copies of the allele for their expression; hence, they may not always manifest if a dominant allele is present. Therefore, traits governed by dominant alleles have a higher chance of being observed in the population over generations.