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Allele

One of two or more versions of a gene. You inherit one allele from each parent. Different alleles can cause different traits (e.g., eye color, caffeine metabolism).

Example in a sentence

She carries one allele associated with fast caffeine metabolism.

Key facts

  • Two alleles per locus (diploid); one from each parent.
  • Different alleles can affect function and trait.

Category: Genetics & Variation

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