allele
pronunciation
How to pronounce allele in British English:
UK [əˈli:l]
How to pronounce allele in American English:
US [əˈlil]
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- Noun:
- one of two alternate forms of a gene that can have the same locus on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits
Word Origin
- allele (n.)
- 1931, from German allel, abbreviation of allelomorph (1902), coined from Greek allel- "one another" (from allos "other;" see alias (adv.)) + morphe "form" (see Morpheus).
Example
- 1. Conclusion she population has its own str allele distribution characteristic .
- 2. All allele pairs randomly segregate during gamete formation .
- 3. Some 20 % of caucasians have an allele that can make them respond more intensely to gambles , even when no skill is involved .
- 4. That 's a variant allele .
- 5. The allele for blue eyes is recessive .