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.
Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets. The Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets (often The Fightin' Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets, The Corps of Cadets, or simply the Corps) is a student military organization at Texas A&M University. Established with the University in 1876, it is the oldest student organization on campus.