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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