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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. | + | 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]]). | In an individual, one form of the allele (the [[dominant gene]]) may be ''expressed'' more than another form (the [[recessive gene]]). | ||
Revision as of 14:57, August 29, 2007
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).