Allele

=__Allele__ A SPECIFIC ALLELE! =

Definition:

 * ===An allele is an alternative form of a gene that is located at a specific position on a specific chromosome. ===

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Facts:

 * ===The word is a short form of "allelomorph" which was used in the early days of genetics to describe forms of a gene. ===


 * ===The gene for seed shape in pea plants exists in two forms, one form or allele for round seed shape (R) and the other for wrinkled seed shape (r). ===