Asked by Chelsea Wiles on Jun 17, 2024
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An allele is a variation that makes a gene different in some way from other genes for the same characteristic.
Allele
A variant form of a gene that arises due to mutation and can be found at a specific place on a chromosome.
Gene
A basic unit of heredity in a living organism that is made up of DNA and positioned on a chromosome; genes contain the information needed to build and maintain an organism's cells and pass traits to offspring.
- Grasp the basic concepts of genetics, including alleles, chromosomes, genes, and the differences between genotypes and phenotypes.
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Learning Objectives
- Grasp the basic concepts of genetics, including alleles, chromosomes, genes, and the differences between genotypes and phenotypes.