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Allele
Copy of a particular gene inherited from a parent.
One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that occur at the same position (locus) on a chromosome. Each individual inherits one allele from each parent.
How one textbook covers it
Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that occur at the same position (locus) on a chromosome. Each individual inherits one allele from each parent.
Related terms
Autosomal dominant, Gene