About The Word Allele

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Allele

Allele Meaning & Definition
Allele Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Allele?

[n] one of two alternate forms of a gene that can have the same locus on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits; "some alleles are dominant over others"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Allele: allelomorph

Related Terms | Find terms related to Allele:

See Also | factor | gene

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