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What are multiple alleles?

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Three or more alternative forms of gene (allele) that can occupy the same locus are known as multiple alleles. However only two of the alleles can be present in a single organism. For example, the ABO system of blood groups is controlled by three alleles, only two of which are present in an individual.
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