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Nadusha1986 [10]
3 years ago
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What is an allele? ——————————

Biology
2 answers:
Mekhanik [1.2K]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Alleles are the variant or alternative form of gene present on the  homologous chromosome at a specific position, its function is to determine the genetic traits.

Explanation:

Alleles are an alternative form of the gene, and they are present on the homologous chromosome.

  • If the function of the allele is to code for a specific type of protein and to determine the genetic traits.
  • If the Alleles are the same they are called homozygous.
  • If the alleles are different they are called heterozygous.
  • If the allele is dominated it denoted by a capital letter, whereas recessive allele by small letters.
  • Example : flower color in the pea plants,dominant allele is purple and recessive one white allele.

MrRa [10]3 years ago
6 0

The definition of alleles are pairs or series of genes on a chromosome that determine the hereditary characteristics.

An example of an allele is the gene that determines hair color.

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