Dictionary Check: allele

"allele" is a valid word!

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noun

(genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character

Example: "some alleles are dominant over others"
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"allele" is a valid Scrabble word worth 6 points (9 in Words with Friends). It has 6 letters and is defined as "(genetics) either of a pair (or series) of alternative forms of a gene that can occupy the same locus on a particular chromosome and that control the same character". Use the dictionary checker above to look up any word, find anagrams, or explore related words below.

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