Associations to the word «Allele»

Wiktionary

ALLELE, noun. (genetics) One of a number of alternative forms of the same gene occupying a given position on a chromosome.

Dictionary definition

ALLELE, 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; "some alleles are dominant over others".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy