EMBRYOLOGY
CHROMOSOMES AND CELL DIVISIONS
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DNA
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Allele
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Chromosome
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Genome
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Detailed explanation-1: -An allele is one of two or more versions of DNA sequence (a single base or a segment of bases) at a given genomic location. An individual inherits two alleles, one from each parent, for any given genomic location where such variation exists. If the two alleles are the same, the individual is homozygous for that allele.
Detailed explanation-2: -Each variation of a gene is called an allele (pronounced ‘AL-eel’). These two copies of the gene contained in your chromosomes influence the way your cells work. The two alleles in a gene pair are inherited, one from each parent. Alleles interact with each other in different ways.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alleles are described as either dominant or recessive depending on their associated traits.