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Allele Definition & Meaning

allele
noun
  1. (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"

"Allele" in song lyrics

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  • "is cri du chat syndrome dominant or recessive allele"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mutant allele"
    AOL — AOL
  • "fixed allele"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does allele mean?
(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"
What part of speech is allele?
Allele is a noun.

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