Difference between revisions of "Allele"

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An allele is one of the variant forms of a gene. They produce variation in inherited characteristics such as hair color or blood type.

In an individual, one form of the allele (the dominant gene) may be expressed more than another form (the recessive gene).

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-An allele is one of the variant forms of a [[gene]] at a particular locus, or location, on a [[chromosome]]. Different alleles produce variation in inherited characteristics such as hair color or blood type. In an individual, one form of the allele (the dominant one) may be [[expressed]] more than another form (the [[recessive]] one)
+An allele is one of the variant forms of a [[gene]]. They produce variation in inherited characteristics such as hair color or blood type.
+In an individual, one form of the allele (the [[dominant gene]]) may be ''expressed'' more than another form (the [[recessive gene]]).
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 [[Category:Genetics]]