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What is an Allele? Explain

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An allele is one of two or more versions of a gene. An individual inherits two alleles for each gene, one from each parent.The definition of alleles are pairs or series of genes on a chromosome that determine the hereditary characteristics.
Gene that determines the hair colour or your blood type is determined by the alleles you inherited from your parents is an example of an allele.

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Alternate forms of a gene is known as allele
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Allele are a pair of alternative forms of a gene. Each gene is present in two alternative forms , each called an allele . Each allele contains a single trait. Traits can be dominant or recessive
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