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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.  
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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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In the case of simple inheritance, one form of the allele (the [[dominant gene]]) may be ''expressed'' more than another form (the [[recessive gene]]).
    
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[[Category:Genetics]]
 
[[Category:Genetics]]
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