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

(noun)

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

See allele in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

either of a pair of genes located at the same position on both members of a pair of chromosomes and conveying characters that are inherited in accordance with Mendelian law

Origin: Ger allel < Gr allēlōn, of one another

Related Forms:

allelic adjective
allelism noun

See allele in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One member of a pair or series of genes that occupy a specific position on a specific chromosome.

Origin:

Origin: German Allel

Origin: , short for Allelomorph, allelomorph

Origin: , from English allelomorph

Related Forms:

al·leˈlic (ə-lēˈlĭk, ə-lĕlˈĭk) adjective

al·leˈlism noun

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