3 years ago

What is the definition for Allele?

Biology

2 answers:

Bumek [7]3 years ago

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Explanation:

One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position, or locus, on a chromosome is allele.

bearhunter [10]3 years ago

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Explanation:

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

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