Synonyms for
Allele
Definition
Allele refers to one of two or more versions of a gene that are found in the same place on a chromosome.
Synonyms & similar words
Example sentences
- The allele for brown eyes is dominant over the allele for blue eyes.
- Each person has two copies of each allele, one from each parent.
- The presence of a particular allele can determine whether or not a person has a certain genetic disease.
- Scientists study the distribution of alleles in populations to understand how evolution works.
- The allele for sickle cell anemia is more common in people of African descent.
Quotes
"The genes that we inherit from our parents determine many of our physical and behavioral traits. Each gene is made up of a sequence of DNA that codes for a particular protein. Variants of a gene are called alleles, and they can influence how the protein functions." - Jennifer Doudna
"The genetic code contains information that determines an organism's traits, including eye color, height, and susceptibility to diseases. Variations in the genetic code, called alleles, can result in different versions of these traits." - National Human Genome Research Institute
"The study of genetics has led to many important discoveries about how living things work. One key concept is the idea of alleles, which are variations of genes that can affect an organism's traits." - Science News for Students