Allele

noun
ə'lil

Noun

  • (genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character

    some alleles are dominant over others

    Similar:Allelomorph
    Type of:GeneCistronFactor

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  • Allelomorph
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