allele
n. one of several alternative versions of a gene that is responsible for hereditary variation (Genetics) | ||||
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Allele Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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allele
Noun
1. one of two alternate forms of a gene that can have the same locus on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits; "some alleles are dominant over others"
(synonym) allelomorph
(hypernym) gene, cistron, factor
Noun
1. one of two alternate forms of a gene that can have the same locus on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits; "some alleles are dominant over others"
(synonym) allelomorph
(hypernym) gene, cistron, factor
Allele Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
| President's DNA Initiative Glossary |
Allele
A different form of a gene at a particular locus. The characteristics of a single copy of a specific gene, or of a single copy of a specific location on a chromosome. For example, one copy of a specific short tandem repeat (STR) region might have 10 repeats, while the other copy might have 11 repeats. These would represent two alleles of that STR region.
A different form of a gene at a particular locus. The characteristics of a single copy of a specific gene, or of a single copy of a specific location on a chromosome. For example, one copy of a specific short tandem repeat (STR) region might have 10 repeats, while the other copy might have 11 repeats. These would represent two alleles of that STR region.
Allele Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Allele
An alternative form of a gene.
An alternative form of a gene.
| Aids Glossary |
allele
a "version" of a specific gene. Each individual has 1 allele at each specific genetic location.
a "version" of a specific gene. Each individual has 1 allele at each specific genetic location.
Allele Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Bioglossary |
Allele
Description: One of several alternatives of a gene.
Source: European Commission CUB
Description: One of two or more forms of a gene arising by mutation and occupying the same relative position (locus) on homologous chromosomes.
Source: Specialized encyclopedia and dictionaries
Description: One of several alternatives of a gene.
Source: European Commission CUB
Description: One of two or more forms of a gene arising by mutation and occupying the same relative position (locus) on homologous chromosomes.
Source: Specialized encyclopedia and dictionaries
| Glossary of Marine Biology |
Allele.
One of several variants that can occupy a locus on a chromosome
One of several variants that can occupy a locus on a chromosome
| Glossary of Genetic Terms |
allele
defined: One of the variant forms of a gene at a particular locus, or location, on a chromosome. Different alleles produce variation in inherited characteristics such as hair color or blood type. In an individual, one form of the allele (the dominant one) may be expressed more than another form (the recessive one).
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Dr. Leslie Biesecker , of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Genetic Disease Research, defines allele.
related terms: chromosome, deletion, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), dominant, gene, insertion, locus, recessive, substitution
defined: One of the variant forms of a gene at a particular locus, or location, on a chromosome. Different alleles produce variation in inherited characteristics such as hair color or blood type. In an individual, one form of the allele (the dominant one) may be expressed more than another form (the recessive one).
explained: Listen to a detailed explanation.
Dr. Leslie Biesecker , of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Laboratory of Genetic Disease Research, defines allele.
related terms: chromosome, deletion, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), dominant, gene, insertion, locus, recessive, substitution
| Common Terms in Evolutionary Biology and Genetics |
Allele
A known variation (version) of a particular gene. Formerly caled allelomorph.
A known variation (version) of a particular gene. Formerly caled allelomorph.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Allele
Alternative forms of a gene. Each form produces a unique inheritable characteristic.
Alternative forms of a gene. Each form produces a unique inheritable characteristic.
Allele Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Allele
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Allele Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Allele
An allele (Pronounced: ) is a viable DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) coding that occupies a given locus (position) on a chromosome. Usually alleles are sequences that code for a gene, but sometimes the term is used to refer to a non-gene sequence. An individual's genotype for that gene is the set of alleles it happens to possess. In a diploid organism, one that has two copies of each chromosome, two alleles make up the individual's genotype. The word came from Greek αλληλος = "each other".
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