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allele

Pronunciation:  u'leel

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [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: allelomorph
 
 See Also: factor, gene

 

 

Glossary
 
 Definition: 
  1. Alternative form of a genetic locus; a single allele for each locus is inherited from each parent (e.g., at a locus for eye color the allele might result in blue or brown eyes).
  2. an alternate form of a gene.
 
 See Also: gene expression, locus

 

 

 

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