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Allele is the :-

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Alternative from of gene pair

B

Total number of genes for a trait

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Total number of chromosomes of a haploid set

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Total number of genes present on a chromosome

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To answer the question "Allele is the:", we will analyze the options provided and determine the correct definition of an allele. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Definition of an Allele**: - An allele is a variant form of a gene. While genes are segments of DNA that code for specific traits, alleles are different versions of these genes that may produce variations in the traits. 2. **Analyze the Options**: - **Option 1**: Alternative form of gene pair. - **Option 2**: Total number of genes for a trait. - **Option 3**: Total number of chromosomes of a haploid set. - **Option 4**: Total number of genes present on a chromosome. 3. **Evaluate Each Option**: - **Option 1**: This correctly describes alleles as they are indeed alternative forms of a gene pair (e.g., one allele for brown eyes and another for blue eyes). - **Option 2**: This refers to the total number of genes for a trait, which does not define an allele. - **Option 3**: This option discusses chromosomes, which is unrelated to the definition of an allele. - **Option 4**: This option talks about the total number of genes on a chromosome, which is also not the definition of an allele. 4. **Select the Correct Answer**: - Based on the analysis, **Option 1**: "Alternative form of gene pair" is the correct answer. ### Final Answer: Allele is the alternative form of a gene pair.
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