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alleles
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one of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome
- In Mendelian genetics, offspring inherit one allele from each parent for a particular trait.
- The presence of different alleles can result in variations in physical characteristics.
- A recessive allele only manifests phenotypically when paired with another recessive allele.
- Geneticists study the distribution of alleles within populations to understand inheritance patterns.
- Mutations can alter alleles, leading to changes in protein structure or function.
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