allelomorph

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Noun allelomorph has 1 sense

allele, allelomorph - one of two alternate forms of a gene that can have the same locus on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative traits; "some alleles are dominant over others"
--₁ is a kind of gene, cistron, factor

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Term: Allelomorph

Definition:

An allelomorph refers to any of two or more alternative forms of a gene that occupy the same position (locus) on a specific chromosome. Allelomorphs are responsible for variations in inherited traits.

Senses:

Genetics: A variant form of a gene at a specific locus.

Usages:

Scientific:

The allelomorphs for eye color in humans are typically brown, blue, or green.

Biology:

In Mendelian genetics, the inheritance of traits can be explained by the interactions between different allelomorphs.

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