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Meaning of 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:
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).
an alternate form of a gene.
 
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