Definition of Allele

an alternative pattern of a gene that results in a variation of a trait

Examples of Allele in a sentence

The dominant allele is the one that determines a physical characteristic or trait.  🔊

On the other hand, the recessive allele is always overshadowed by its dominant partner.  🔊

Jensen was born with blue eyes because each of his parents gave him a recessive allele for the trait.  🔊

Because Jill’s parents both gave her the dominant allele for curly hair, she has a wavy hair texture.  🔊

Which allele is responsible for blonde hair, the recessive allele or the dominant allele?  🔊

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