Phrases with «allele»

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An allele is a version or variant of a gene. In other words, it's a specific form of a gene that determines certain traits or characteristics in an organism. Alleles exist in pairs, with one inherited from each parent, and they can be dominant or recessive, meaning one may have a stronger influence on the trait than the other. Full definition

Sentences with «allele»

  • Evolution the fact is defined as a change in allele frequency in a population over time. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
  • Today, evolution is defined as the change in the frequency of alleles in populations over time. (newscientist.com)
  • Importantly, we also reveal a novel and surprising negative association between individualism — collectivism, frequency of S allele carriers of the serotonin transporter gene and global prevalence of anxiety and mood disorder. (rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org)
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