allele

Definition of Allele in English :

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

Example Sentences:
'some alleles are dominant over others'

allelomorph

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Allele

see synonyms of allele

noun

any of two or more variants of a gene that have the same relative position on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative characteristics, such as smooth or wrinkled seeds in peas

. Also called: allelomorph (əˈliːləˌmɔːf ) See also multiple alleles

Allele

see synonyms of allele

noun

either of a pair of genes located at the same position on both members of a pair of chromosomes and conveying characters that are inherited in accordance with Mendelian law

Allele

see synonyms of allele

n.

Any of the alternative forms of a gene or other homologous DNA sequence. Also called allelomorph.

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