Best Answer: This is a great question. What makes an allele recessive is nearly always that it has a loss of function mutation. This means that that allele either produces no protein product, or one so altered that it cannot perform its job.
The Aggies competed in the Big 12 until joining the Southeastern Conference (SEC) on July 1, 2012. Texas A&M's official school colors are maroon and white. The teams are referred to as Aggies and the mascot is a Rough Collie named Reveille.
Albert and Alberta Gator. Albert E. Gator and Alberta Gator are the official mascots of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. Costumed in plush, Albert and Alberta are anthropomorphic representations of American alligators, which are commonly found throughout the state of Florida (the American alligator is the Florida State Reptile). 1 History.