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allele

noun

Meaning

One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.

Examples

The researchers identified a specific allele associated with increased risk of heart disease.
Each parent contributes one allele for each gene to their offspring.

Synonyms: variant, form, version

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allele (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈliːl/

Definition

One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.

Examples

The researchers identified a specific allele associated with increased risk of heart disease.
Each parent contributes one allele for each gene to their offspring.

How to Use allele

allele for (prepositional phrase): Indicates the trait or characteristic associated with a specific allele. — "He inherited the allele for red hair from his mother."
allele of (prepositional phrase): Specifies which gene the allele is a form of. — "This is a rare allele of the BRCA1 gene."

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