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What is allele?

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Allele:** - An allele is defined as an alternate form of a gene. Genes are segments of DNA that determine specific traits or characteristics in an organism. 2. **Understanding Genes:** - A gene is a unit of inheritance that controls the expression of traits. Each gene can exist in different forms, which are referred to as alleles. ...
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