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1. (n.) allele
one of two or more alternative forms of a gene occupying the same position on matching chromosomes: an individual normally has two alleles for each trait, one from either parent.
Etymology: (1900–05; < Gk allēlo- (<allélōn of each other) + -morph)
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1. (noun) allele, allelomorph
(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"
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